Post A Reply
my profile
|
directory
login
|
search
|
faq
|
forum home
»
Flare Sci-Fi Forums
»
Community
»
The Flameboard
»
Japanese Knifing
» Post A Reply
Post A Reply
Login Name:
Password:
Message:
HTML is enabled.
UBB Code™ is enabled.
[QUOTE]Originally posted by Daniel: [QB] Well, I'm not so sure. The line seems to be a little blurred on that one. Yes, we are basically of the same "race," I think it goes that the Japanese, Chinese, and Koreans have isolated themselves in their respective nations for so long that there is now a definite genetic rift between the three populations. People who have lived there or visited for a prolonged period of time say that they can tell the difference between the three groups by facial features and height and whatnot. Other Asian people I meet say "Oh, you must be Korean!" based on my face and the fact that I'm pretty tall (5'9-1/2"). If you can differentiate like that, it borders very close to racism, especially if that is the discerning factor by which you base your name calling, although I don't think it is. Truly, it is more political than racial, but there has always been a major effort to maintain homogeneiety (is that a word?) especially in Korea and Japan. If I remember correctly, there were very strict social rules on marrying into the nationality. Foreigners (even from other parts of Asia) were considered outcasts. [/QB][/QUOTE]
Instant Graemlins
Instant UBB Code™
What is UBB Code™?
Options
Disable Graemlins in this post.
*** Click here to review this topic. ***
© 1999-2024 Charles Capps
Powered by UBB.classic™ 6.7.3