Hikikomori , often thought to be a uniquely Japanese
problem, is now being seen in other countries such as South Korea as well. This
serious problem may have important implications for the future of human society. Do
your research and discover what the problem entails and then write an essay
discussing what it is.
Refer to my second blog, The Essay Archive, for sample essays: https://theessayarchive.blogspot.com
Refer to my second blog, The Essay Archive, for sample essays: https://theessayarchive.blogspot.com
Familiarize yourself
with the issue:
·
What is hikikomori? https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/national/what-is-hikikomori/video/5ebb9aee2646466331bd0725d2272346
·
Hikikomori https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=50Y7R5zP0wc
Reading material to
make note on:
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The plight of Japan’s modern hermits http://www.bbc.com/future/story/20190129-the-plight-of-japans-modern-hermits?ocid=global_future_rss&ocid=global_bbccom_email_30012019_future
·
A psychological
ailment called 'hikikomori' is imprisoning 500,000 Japanese people in their
homes — and it's more of a threat than ever
·
Hikikomori: the condition of being confined…https://www.news.com.au/lifestyle/real-life/true-stories/hikikomori-condition-of-being-confined-to-home-for-years/news-story/1aa3a1da48636b0636324988285097aa
Videos to take notes
from:
·
Modern-Day Hermits: The
Story of Hikikomori in Japan and Beyond https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=70bv5gaN4LI
·
Japan: The mystery of the
missing million (BBC 2 Doc) https://www.documentarystorm.com/japan-the-mystery-of-the-missing-million/
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