Society for East Asian AnthropologyJohn OstermillerMarch 28, 2025 Read the article on Anthropology News Migration is not just about “getting there” but also “making it.” What does it feel like when you can’t fit in your host society as the “right” kind of migrant? For countless Muslim migrants, Japan represents opportunity and a chance for upward…
Society for East Asian AnthropologyPatty LanJuly 1, 2025 Read the article on Anthropology News On the hunt for mooncakes for the Mid Autumn Festival in Seoul’s Daelim. Credit: Patty Lan One day while taking the train in Seoul, two young Chinese girls were chatting in Cantonese, much to my excitement. It had been so long since…
Calling all creatives in our midst! Help us celebrate SEAA’s 25th anniversary by designing its logo or some sort of visual representation of us. In all of its 25 years, SEAA has had no official logo. YOU can help change that! CHALLENGE: design a logo that represents the Society for East Asian Anthropology, to be…
Society for East Asian AnthropologyJieun Cho and Aaron SuJanuary 10, 2025 On November 21, 2024, SEAA members gathered in Tampa for our annual Business Meeting, where the Board and section members reviewed this year’s activities, announced new board members, and awarded book and paper prizes. Francis L.K. Hsu Book Prize Committee Members: Christine Yano (chair),…
Creative care practices from “suicidal” women in South Korea shifts our focus from viewing these individuals purely through the lens of their suffering towards recognizing their unique capabilities and resourcefulness.
What does it entail for care practices when non-affiliated strangers manage your property and make critical “life-matter” decisions on your behalf? Known as “delegate children,” these legal guardians fill gaps left by the state welfare system while navigating complex moral dilemmas.
About the SEAA-in-Asia regional conference: details and Call-for-Panels [current October 4, 2024]. Dedicated website for conference, http://seaasnu2025.com/Pictures from the event, https://seaa.americananthro.org/seaa-conferences-previously/ SHAPING FUTURES: EAST ASIA AS PRACTICE, July 2025 Conference in Seoul, South KoreaOrganizers: Society for East Asian Anthropology (American Anthropological Association) and Seoul National University Department of AnthropologyTiming and venue: July 14–16, 2025 at…
Society for East Asian AnthropologyBy Ryanne FlockMay 28, 2024 Performances of panhandling in Guangzhou teach us about public space in modern Chinese cities and elsewhere. Guangzhou—also known as Canton—is a city of zuo shengyi, of “doing business.” As one of the oldest trade harbors in the south of China, Guangzhou opened up early when the country’s…
