Burakumin Flashcards
1
Q
who are the Burakumin?
A
A marginalized group in Japan facing discrimination and social exclusion
2
Q
what do the burakumin do?
A
Burakumin were associated with “polluting” occupations like leatherworking and butchery.
2
Q
how is the burakumin situation now?
A
Though official discrimination ended in the 1960s, Burakumin still face prejudice and limited social mobility.
