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patriotism / patriotic
ethnocentrism / ethnocentric
fascism / fascist
right wing
left wing
scapegoat
fear mongering
xenophobia
genocide
holocaust
immigration / immigrant
diversity
homogeneity / homogeneous
stereotype
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| Who do you agree with, Shingo, Anna, Iris, or Mark? Why?
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| Do you think foreigners in Japan are a threat to the country?
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| Do you see or hear of ideas like Mr. Ware’s in Japan?
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| How about in history? (Hint: see pictures below.)
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| In what historical situations have immigration and scapegoating been issues? (worldwide, not just in Japan)
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| One obvious solution to Japan’s aging society is immigration. Why is this so rarely supported?
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| What do you think about the levels of immigration to Japan - too little, too much, or just right? Explain and discuss. (Be sure to have the facts - see “research” below.)
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| Do you consider Japan a “nationalistic” country? Xenophobic? Why might some people think so?
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| Look at the chart on p. 64 of your textbook. What different ethnic groups take each of these jobs in Japan?
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| What rights and responsibilities should legal non-Japanese residents have in Japan? (taxes, voting medical insurance, pension, etc.)
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| How easy is it for a foreigner to become a citizen in Japan? Should it be easier or more difficult?
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| Do you think Japan is a good country for foreigners to live in? Why or why not?
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| Other experiences, stories, research...
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Video (opinions): http://www.impactseries.com/Issues_new/issues_personal_opi.html
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| Research: immigrants/foreigners in Japan: how many, trends over the years, future...
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| Research: What rights and responsibilities do foreign residents have in Japan?
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