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IMADR-JC Booklet Vol. 11, November 2006
TRANSFORMING LIVES
Abused Migrant Women in Japan Blaze a Trail towards Empowerment

This book is a testimony of the journeys of six Filipino migrant women towards empowerment. In addition to sharing experiences of domestic violence and institutionalized racism, this work offers concrete proposals as to how we can create positive change in our society, communities and relationships with others, by re-examining the structure of the society we live in. A bilingual (Japanese and English) joint publication by The International Movement Against All Forms of Discrimination and Racism Japan Committee (IMADR-JC) and KALAKASAN Migrant Women Empowerment Center.

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A manual intended as a guide for non-governmental organizations, explaining what the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination is, how it fits within the United Nations system and how states, individuals and NGOs can make use of it. A joint publication with Minority Rights Group International. Also available in Spanish.

Reality of Buraku Discrimination in Japan: History, Situation, Challenges

Contents

Foreword
History 1: From the Early Modern to the Modern Ages
Discriminated-against People in the Early Modern Age
Performers in the Early Modern Age
Gravestones with Discriminatory Kaimyo (posthumous names)
The Feudal Class System
The Shibuzome Uprising (1856)
The Emancipation Edict (1871)
The Peasant Riots against the Emancipation Edict (1871-1877)
The Declaration of the Levelers Association and its General Policy (1922)
History 2: From the Foundation of the Levelers Association to the Resumption of the Buraku Liberation Movement after World War II
The Flag with a Crown of Thorns
Mr. Jiichiro Matsumoto (1887-1966)
The Serada Village Incident (1925)
The Denunciation Struggle against Marriage Discrimination in Takamatsu (1933)
The National Committee for Buraku Liberation (1946-1955)
History 3: Internationalization and Improvement of the Human Rights Situation
The “All Romance” Struggle (1951)
Petition Drive Seeking State Measures for Buraku Liberation
The Sayama Case (1963)
Mr. Kazuo Ishikawa’s Release on Parole
The “Buraku Lists”
Discriminatory Remarks During the Third World Conference on Religion and Peace
The Campaign for the Ratification of International Covenants (1977-1979)
The International Movement Against All Forms of Discrimination and Racism (IMADR)
Education:
Campaign for Free Provision of Textbooks
The National Dowa Educators’ Association
The Children’s Association for Buraku Liberation
The Literacy Movement
Korean Ethnic School
Employment:
Slaughter-house Employment
Shoemaking
Recycling Copper Wires
Garbage Collection
Drum Making
The Reality of Buraku Discrimination and Today’s Liberation Movement:
Urban Buraku Communities-Before the Enactment of the Special Measures Laws
Urban Buraku Communities-After the Enactment of the Special Measures Laws
Rural Buraku Communities-Before the Enactment of the Special Measures Laws
Former Rural Buraku Communities-After the Enactment of the Laws
Conditions of Undesignated Buraku Community
Marriage Discrimination
Discrimination on the Internet
Discriminatory Background Investigation Incident
Illegal Obtainment of Copies of the Family Register
Discriminatory Placards
Threats by a University Student
The Role of the Mass-Media
The National Campaign for the Enactment of the Fundamental Law for Buraku Liberation
The Reality of Buraku Discrimination:
Financial status of Buraku Households
Employment Status of Workers in Buraku
Annual Income of Workers in Buraku
Educational Achievement of Buraku People
Enrollment in School of Buraku People
Details of Human Rights Violation Faced by Buraku People
Attitude of Parents of Non-Buraku Origin Regarding the Marriage of their Children

Dalits in India (Outcastes): History, Situation, Challenges

Foreword
Aryan Invasion and Expansion in India
Chandala Discrimination in the Early Brahmanic Literature
Chandala Discrimination in a Jataka Story
Chandala Discrimination in the Laws of Manu
Chandala Discrimination in the Itineraries of Chinese Pilgrims
Discriminated-against Castes in Al-Biruni’s India
M.K.Gandhi (1869-1948)
B.R.Ambedkar (1891-1956)
British-India Round Table Conference in London, 1930-32
Criteria for Determining Untouchable Castes (Scheduled Castes) (for 1931 Census)
The Constitution of the Republic of India
Ambedkar, Just after the Conversion Ceremony (October, 1956)
Discrimination – Women
Discrimination – Children
Discrimination
Atrocities by People of Other Castes
Atrocities by Police
Education
Labour
Living Environment
Religion
Media
Distribution of Scheduled Caste (CS) (population in India)
Financial Status of SC/ST Households
Average Income by Source among Groups
Reservation System
Literacy Rate
Dropout Rate
Atrocities against Dalits
Dalit Movement (Local)

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