
Kim Jiyoung, Born 1982
by Nam-ju Cho0 ratings0 reviews
Struggling in a male-dominated society, Kim Jiyoung embodies the experiences of everyday women facing misogyny and institutional oppression. After giving up her career to become a full-time mother, she begins to show unsettling symptoms, adopting the personas of other women. Her husband's solution is to consult a psychiatrist, leading to a profound narrative exploration of Jiyoung's life: from a girl undervalued next to her brother to a woman harassed and belittled in both academic and professional settings. This chilling minimalist piece of prose delves deeply into contemporary gender dynamics in South Korea, offering a stark commentary that resonates globally, particularly amidst the #MeToo movement.
- Psychological
- Women
- Satire
- Family Life
- Fiction
- Feminism
- Social
- Psychology