Yongho Kim

Year: 2003

  • Outline: Maasai Identity

    Yongho Kim Anthro 258: African Societies November 14, 2003 In my topic proposal, my research question has been this: How do the younger generations of Maasai view themselves [in the context of generational gap, education, “tradition”, tourism and authenticity] in relation to elders and the urban Kenyan society? Based on readings, I have come to […]

  • Fundamentalism

    Yongho Kim November 12, 2003 Anthropology (248) of Religion Pascal Boyer tells us that fundamentalism is neither religion in excess nor politics in disguise. According to Boyer, what IS fundamentalism? According to YOU, what is fundamentalism–on what points do you agree with Boyer and on what points do you disagree? In a sense, fundamentalism can […]

  • Minow and Gourevitch: Human Rights as a recovery of Humanity

    Yongho Kim INTL245: Human Rights November 7, 2003 Gourevitch’s We wish to inform you that tomorrow we will be killed with our families is a powerful account of the genocide in Rwanda, an analysis of certain key concepts in issues of mass violations of human rights, and an outcry to the international community and the […]

  • Revitalization

    Yongho Kim November 3, 2003 Anthropology (248) of Religion Anthony F.C. Wallace provided a five-stage structural framework for understanding the revitalization process (see Hicks, pp. 455-68). To what extent are these five stages applicable to the Holiness Church (Sign Followers) of Eastern Kentucky? Do you consider the Holiness Church to be a revitalization movement? Why […]

  • Inter-American System

    The Inter-American System JU, SL I. Background and Institutions The Inter-American System of human rights consists principally of the General Assembly, the Meeting of Consultation of Ministers of Foreign Affairs, the Council, and the General Secretariat. It is guided by the American Declaration of the Rights and Duties of Man (adopted 1948) and the American […]

  • Field notes from JC’s place

    Yongho Kim Anthropology (248) of Religion Wednesday Oct 29th, 2003. Field notes from JC’s place Foreword for Mary, Ben, and Prof. Patten: In the middle of this fieldnote, I realized that it would end up being quite long. Then I thought I should share this with the JCP staff and our group. So I decided […]