This 3-part lesson plan delves into the historical abuses of Korean “comfort women” by the Japanese military and “camptown women” in South Korean government-facilitated kijichon (or camptowns) around U.S. military bases. Through primary source analysis, close reading, and discussion, students will explore the connections between the violence against Korean women quietly permitted by both the U.S. and South Korean governments. Drawing upon the testimonies, artwork, and advocacy of surviving “comfort women” and “camptown women,” this lesson plan sheds light on silenced histories and invites students to consider what true justice is. This lesson plan was made possible by a grant from CARE (Comfort Women Action for Redress and Education).
For Grades 11-12
