HOSODA, Naomi
Researcher of Scientific Research
- Department of Comparative Cultures, Sophia University, 1991.
Kyoto University (Ph.D. in Area Studies), 2007．
Current Research Interests
- Anthropology of Filipino Migrants
- Comparative study on migration and family in the Asian context
- Analysis of international migration of women from the perspective of non-traditional
security approach
I have been working on anthropology of international migration with special
focus on the case Filipino migrants. In the Philippines, it is said that
many people are motivated to migrate by sapalaran, a local concept in the
Philippines meaning a search for better luck. Based on a case study of
villagers from Samar Island who migrated to Manila, I have been looking
into what constitutes “luck” for Samarnon migrants. A close examination
of migrant narratives and interactions with people in their home villages
reveals that luck is not just a matter of monetary gain, but also relates
to the ways in which migrants maintain social relationships. Based on these
findings, I attempt to make a theoretical rethinking of migration studies
by referring to Max Weber’s theory of rationality and action, and present
an alternative view of capitalism in relation to migration.
Recently, I am involved with new projects that investigate increasing human
mobility and social changes, such as (1) comparative study on migration
and family in the Asian context, and (2) analysis and policy measures relating
to international migration of women from the perspective of non-traditional
security.
Research Activities in 2008 Fiscal Year
Publications | Joint Research Projects | Field Research |
Seminars/Symposia | Database | Academic Associations |
Outside Activities | Awards
- Publications
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- Hosoda, Naomi. 2008. "Exchange and Reciprocity among Homo Mobilitas: A View from
a Samar Village" Toyo University International Workshop "A Preliminary
Study on Transnational Communities in Asian Peripheries: Perspectives from
Comparative Area Studies."
- Hosoda, Naomi. 2008. Towards a Cultural Interpretation of Migration in the Philippines:
Focusing on Value-Rationality and Capitalism, Afrasia Working Paper Series No. 34, Shiga: Afrasian Centre for Peace and Development Studies, Ryukoku
University.
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