Social change and social integration in Korea: Some theoretical reflections

In: Asian perspective, Band 15, Heft 2, S. 5-31

Abstract

In a society like South Korea which is undergoing great transformations, entailing rapid industrialization and economic growth, social integration is fast surfacing as a problematique to be squarely tackled both by intellectuals and by practically oriented minds, interested in the need for some degree of order in society. The article explores social integration in this country with special reference to Confucius' philosophy of change and excessive speed of change, excessive concentration of ressources and excessive rigidity of mind and behaviour of the ruling elite. (DÜI-Sen)