| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Friday, February 27, 2015 | 9:00AM - 4:00PM | External Event, The Great Hall at Hart House 7 Hart House Circle Toronto, ON M5S 3H3 |
| Saturday, February 28, 2015 | 9:30AM - 6:00PM | External Event, The Great Hall at Hart House 7 Hart House Circle Toronto, ON M5S 3H3 |
INDePth (Interrogating Notions of Development and Progress) is an annual student-run conference hosted by the Asian Institute at the University of Toronto. INDePth is proud to feature Japan as the case study for its 2015 annual conference. Delegates will explore Japan through the theme of “Japan Embattled: A Nation in Transition,” by studying the rapidly changing state of affairs engulfing Japan both regionally and globally.
Day One – The Two Faces of Japan: Social (In)equalities
Japan is often characterized as a homogeneous and prosperous nation. However, distinct social and economic differences between urban and rural areas, youth and the elderly, and men and women raise profound questions regarding equality and fairness in contemporary Japanese society. Day One’s panel and workshops will examine these important questions and evaluate Japan’s progress in providing solutions to them. Topics such as Japanese youth culture, demographic trends, gender roles, and diaspora will be on the agenda.
Day Two – Regional Challenges and Global Futures
Japan has been, and continues to be, an important power in East Asia and on the world stage. However, with issues of history, territorial sovereignty, and constitutional reform all threatening to increase tensions and derail cooperation with neighbours, Japan is in danger of losing its privileged place in regional and world affairs. Day Two’s panel and workshops will examine Japan’s place in the Asia-Pacific region, in the global community, and the interconnected nature of all of the above. Topics such as energy security, territorial disputes, trade, and the sustainability of Japan as we know it will be addressed.
Tickets:
$25 for U of T students and faculty
$30 for General Public
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