Looking at the Japan-Residing Korean Identities through the Eyes of the “Outsiders Within”: Application and Extension of Co-cultural Theory

Matsunaga, Masaki; Torigoe, Chie

doi:10.1080/10570310802446007

Cited by 16 publications

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“…The tenets of CCT have been applied to co-cultural group members' interactions in a variety of settings including organizations, universities, and everyday lived experiences. These studies address co-cultural groups identified by race and ethnicity, such as African Americans and people of Japanese descent (Nicotera, Clinkscales, & Walker, 2003;Orbe 1998a;Matsunaga & Torigoe, 2008). Scholars have also used CCT to examine different groups in the university setting, such as first-generation college students, international college students, and people who have experienced discrimination in this context based on factors such as age, race, and sexual orientation (Camara & Orbe, 2010;Orbe, 2004;Orbe & Groscurth, 2004;Urban & Orbe, 2007).…”

Section: Applying Cct In Contextsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“What They See as Acceptable:” A Co-Cultural Theoretical Analysis of Black Male Students at a Predominantly White Institution

Glenn

Johnson

2012

Howard Journal of Communications

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This study uses co-cultural theory to explore how African American male college students select and enact communication strategies at a predominantly White institution when interacting with dominant groups. The authors use focus groups and individual interviews to examine the experiences of the participants. Three themes evolved from the data: (a) aggressive assimilation: negotiating stereotypes and self-identity, (b) nonassertive separation: negotiating marginalization and power imbalances, and (c) desire for accommodation: communication strategy impediments. They conclude with implications for co-cultural theory and suggestions for future research.

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Section: Applying Cct In Contextsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“What They See as Acceptable:” A Co-Cultural Theoretical Analysis of Black Male Students at a Predominantly White Institution

Glenn

Johnson

2012

Howard Journal of Communications

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“…In contrast, cocultural groups have more difficulty conveying their own views and experiences when using culturally privileged modes of expression, leading to greater dissatisfaction (Miller, 2002). Cocultural theory thus provides a framework for understanding interethnic communication and the communicative practices enacted by persons of color to negotiate identities and cultural differences, counter the repressive force of the dominant social structure, and make their voices heard (Matsunaga & Torigoe, 2008;Orbe, 1998). Cocultural group members adopt particular communication orientations and select from a variety of communication strategies depending on their preferred outcomes, current abilities, previous experience, assessment of costs and rewards, and the situational context at hand (Orbe, 1998).…”

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Deliberation and Diversity: Perceptions of Small Group Discussions by Race and Ethnicity

Abdel-Monem

Bingham

Marincic

et al. 2010

Small Group Research

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One of the challenges facing public deliberation scholars and practitioners is to identify deliberative processes that address inequities in interaction and foster active participation among all members of ethnically or racially diverse groups. This study draws from cocultural communication theory and uses mixed methodology to examine the experiences of citizens assigned to racially/ ethnically diverse small groups who participated in “By the People: Dialogues in Democracy”—a national/local initiative and public deliberation event. One hundred participants in a local deliberation in Omaha, Nebraska, completed a postevent questionnaire and 20 participants were subsequently interviewed. Data were analyzed to compare the perceptions of White participants and participants of color (African American, Hispanic, Native American, Asian American). Analysis of variance indicated that participants of color perceived greater communication quality and group effectiveness and experienced more satisfaction with their small groups than did Whites. Both White interviewees and interviewees of color said they valued being exposed to diverse group members and perspectives, the respectful tone of the group interaction, the facilitators’ ability to guide the interaction, and the opportunity to learn. Consistent with cocultural communication theory, participants of color specially praised the equal opportunity to speak in their groups and the experience of being heard. The results fortify the importance for public deliberation practitioners to take concerted steps to ensure racial/ethnic diversity and egalitarian interaction of members in deliberative small groups.

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“…Koreans residing in Japan are often referred to as Zainichi Koreans, long‐term residents who migrated during the Japanese colonial regime (1910–1945) together with their descendants (Chapman, 2006; Matsunaga & Torigoe, 2008; Tai, 2004). The majority of the wartime Zainichi Koreans were compelled to participate in unskilled, manual, and forced labor, especially in military factories and coal mines.…”

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“…Admittedly, Zainichi Koreans are often perceived “as an invisible group whose existence is totally and systematically unrecognized in Japanese daily discourse” (Matsunaga & Torigoe, 2008, p. 351). Riko's narrative is supported by relevant studies (e.g., Kimura, 2021), showing that Zainichi Korean communities grapple with marginalization that is deeply ingrained in the Japanese ideology that revolves around positive images toward mixed white‐Japanese individuals as the “public portrayal of mixed Japanese” (Yamashiro, 2017, p. 66).…”

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Multicultural coexistence as a site of otherness and becoming self: A narrative of a multilingual

Kim

Brutt‐Griffler

2022

Int J App Linguistics

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Identity is a subject of intense scrutiny in the field of Applied Linguistics. Of particular concern are issues of intersectionality of language and culture in the lives of minority groups. Yet, the empirical evidence in support of language and cultural identity (re)construction of ethnic minorities in Japan is far from conclusive. Drawing on a narrative inquiry approach, the present study seeks to shed light on multilingual identity construction and negotiation in different language contexts, as experienced by Riko, a third-generation Japanese woman of Korean descent. Our analysis shows that Riko's multilingual identity is undermined in Japan and Korea where monoglossic ideologies are still prevalent. The sociohistorical and sociopolitical context of Japan and Korea does not allow her to have any middle ground, exacerbating the potential for multilingual identity conflicts. In contrast, Riko's US study abroad experience aids her in cultivating a critical and deeper understanding of being a multilingual citizen. Findings further highlight the role of English which enables her to transcend the challenges posed by her ethnicity. In light of our findings, we draw implications for the significance of developing greater global and cultural awareness in language education and academic programs.

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Looking at the Japan-Residing Korean Identities through the Eyes of the “Outsiders Within”: Application and Extension of Co-cultural Theory

Cited by 16 publications

References 24 publications

“What They See as Acceptable:” A Co-Cultural Theoretical Analysis of Black Male Students at a Predominantly White Institution

“What They See as Acceptable:” A Co-Cultural Theoretical Analysis of Black Male Students at a Predominantly White Institution

Deliberation and Diversity: Perceptions of Small Group Discussions by Race and Ethnicity

Multicultural coexistence as a site of otherness and becoming self: A narrative of a multilingual

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