S2024-G011

Women and Democracy: The Untold Stories of May 18

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Women and Democracy: The Untold Stories of May 18 reveals the crucial but often overlooked role of women in Gwangju’s democratic movement. From the YWCA’s organizational support to the brave students of Speer Girls’ School who joined the independence movement, women shaped resistance across generations. Leaders like Kim Pil-rye pioneered modern women’s education, while Western missionaries advanced educational opportunities. This collection honors the women who fought for democracy through education, activism, and courage.

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• Women and Democracy: The Untold Stories of May 18
  • The Role of the YWCA in the May 18 Democratic Uprising
  • Women and the May 18 Democratic Uprising
  • The Young Women of Speer Girls’ School and the Independence Movement
  • The Western Women Who Helped Lead Gwangju’s Modern Women’s Education
  • Kim Pil-rye: Leader of Modern Women’s Education in Gwangju