The Proceedings of the International Abashiri Symposium
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The Proceedings of the 37th International Abashiri Symposium Nothern Indigenous Cultures and Gender 2
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The Image of Women in the Ainu Yukar
*Shu-wen LIN
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Pages 039-044

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Abstract
 This study explores the portrayal of women in Ainu Heroic Epics (yukar) and compares it with the reality of women in Ainu culture. Focusing on yukar texts from the Horobetsu region recorded by Kannari Matsu, the analysis employs Feminist Critique and uses the “punishment of behavior” as a reference. The study reveals a disparity between the roles of women in yukar and contemporary society, reflecting deep-rooted oppression in literature. Comparisons with similar stories across different literary genres are also examined.
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