Staging the Cold War: Korean Women's Performance and the Cultural Politics in the Vietnam Era

• 발행기관: 한국아메리카학회
• 저자명: Yu Jung Lee
• 간행물 정보: 『미국학논집』제56집 2호, 197~218쪽, 전체 22쪽
• 주제분류: 인문학 > 기타인문학
• 파일형태: PDF
• 발행일자: 2024.09.30

국문 초록

This study examines how Korean women entertainers like Park Dahn Ma and the Korean Kittens embodied American anti-communist ideology and contributed to South Korea's modernization during the Cold War. Drawing on archival materials, interviews, and performance footage, it argues that these entertainers' performances symbolically positioned South Korea as a “Free World” showcase while negotiating new national identities. The research highlights the role of cultural diplomacy and popular culture in Cold War geopolitics from gender and racial perspectives. By analyzing the interplay between American militarism, cultural imperialism, and Korean modernization, this study reveals how these performances strategically demonstrated the superiority of free-market capitalism, challenged U.S. racial prejudices, and presented South Korea as a modern anti-communist ally. Thls research offers new insights into the intersections of gender, race, and national identity in Cold War cultural politics.

목차

1. Introduction

2. Ideological Battlegrounds: The Cold War Context of Korean Entertainment

3. Performance as Cultural Diplomacy and Identity Articulation

4. Rocking the Free World: Cultural Diplomacy During the Vietnam War

5. Conclusion

Works Cited

키워드

Korean women entertainers Cold War cultural diplomacy gender politics performance studies