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THE ROLE OF KOREAN CUISINE IN NEGOTIATING CULTURAL IDENTITY IN MICHELLE ZAUNER’S CRYING IN H MART Tri Wijayanto, M. Ganjar; Setiawan, Ikwan; Astutiningsih, Irana
Metahumaniora Vol 15 No 3 (2025): METAHUMANIORA, DESEMBER 2025
Publisher : Universitas Padjadjaran

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24198/metahumaniora.v15i3.63866

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This research discusses Zauner’s journey of identity as a second-generation Korean American diaspora living in America. She wants to negotiate her Korean identity in a dominant society using Korean cuisine as the ultimate gateway. The data for this research were taken from a memoir titled Crying in H Mart by Michelle Zauner, analyzed using Stuart Hall’s Cultural Identity theory, specifically the concepts of being, becoming, and positioning, to clarify how Zauner’s identity journey unfolded. This research aims to reveal the construction of diaspora cultural identity through cultural negotiation, utilizing Korean cuisine as a primary tool to explore cultural heritage. The results of this research indicate that Zauner’s identity is not static but dynamic instead, representing her complex life journey. Before deciding to negotiate her Korean identity, Zauner experienced many things in America, including discrimination that once made her ashamed of her Korean heritage. As she matured, she realized that Korean cuisine was not merely a means of sustenance but a tool for navigating Korean culture within American society. Thus, it becomes evident how the writing in this memoir constructs a framework that reveals the author’s purpose in writing the memoir or the author’s position. There is a construction of soft power diplomacy in her memoir, emphasizing detailed descriptions of cooking methods, serving, and Korean cuisine.
Exertion of Cultures and Hegemonic Power in Banyuwangi: The Midst of Postmodern Trends Ikwan Setiawan; Albert Tallapessy; Andang Subaharianto
KARSA Journal of Social and Islamic Culture Vol. 25 No. 1 (2017)
Publisher : Universitas Islam Negeri Madura

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.19105/karsa.v25i1.1118

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This article aims to criticize the incorporation and commodification of Using cultures undergone by Abdullah Azwar Anas in Banyuwangi, East Java. To answer the problem, we analyze primary data from our field research and secondary data from online media related to AAA’s efforts to incorporate, articulate, and commodify Using cultures into various carnival programs (2011-2017) by applying theories of commodification, postmodernism, and hegemony. The result of this study shows that, driven by his desire to promote Using cultures globally in the midst of postmodern trends, since 2011 the government of Banyuwangi has created many carnivals and festivals, such as “Banyuwangi Ethno Carnival”, “Banyuwangi Beach Jazz Festival”, “Parade Gandrung Sewu”, and other various programs. Economically, the programs are idealized to support the regional economic growth through tourism activities, both for domestic and international tourists, by displaying traditional expressions with new styles and performances. Politically, the carnivals and festivals can support AAA efforts to negotiate its political concern in order to produce consensus.Copyright (c) 2017 by KARSA. All right reserved DOI: 10.19105/karsa.v25i1.1118