1. Student's full name:Pham Thi Chien
2. Gender:Female
3. Date of birth: 01/01/1992
4. Place of birth:Peace
5. Decision number for student admission:Decision No. 3636/QD-DHQGHN dated October 21, 2022, of the Director of Vietnam National University, Hanoi.
6. Changes in the training process:Do not have
7. Thesis title: The urban movement in Japan in the 1960s – the case of the Beheiren movement.
8. Major:Asian Studies; Code: 8310608.01
9. Scientific supervisor:Dr. Vo Minh Vu – University of Social Sciences and Humanities
10. Summary of the thesis results:
The thesis "The Citizen Movement in Japan in the 1960s – The Case of the Beheiren Movement" studies the development of the citizen movement in Japan within the specific social, economic, and political context of the 1960s, with a focus on the Beheiren Movement. The main findings of the thesis are presented in three chapters as follows:
Chapter 1: Japanese Urban Movements in the 1960s. This chapter analyzes the social context of Japan in the 1960s, including the economic recovery and strong growth, the rapid urbanization, and the impact of international events such as the US-Japan Security Treaty and the Vietnam War on Japanese society. From this, the thesis synthesizes and presents the prominent urban movements of this period.
Chapter 2: The Beheiren Movement. This chapter analyzes the factors influencing the emergence and development of the Beheiren Movement, a significant anti-war movement in Japan. The protests, anti-war demonstrations, and key events of the movement are also thoroughly examined. Furthermore, this chapter studies the Japanese government's response to the movement and the control measures it implemented to limit its spread.
Chapter 3: The Influence of the Beheiren Movement on Japanese Society. This final chapter assesses the long-term impact of the Beheiren Movement on social movements in Japan, particularly the anti-war movement, the democratization movement, and the student movement. The thesis points out that Beheiren played a significant role in promoting democratic values, raising social awareness of citizens' rights, and contributing to the development of non-profit organizations in Japan.
Overall, the thesis not only clarifies the origins and development of the Beheiren movement, but also deeply analyzes the social and political impacts it left behind in the context of Japan in the 1960s.
11. Practical applications (if any):
Research on the urban movement in Japan in the 1960s, particularly the Beheiren movement, not only has historical research value but can also be applied to many practical fields, including:
Research and teaching in social and political history. The topic can serve as an important reference in courses on Japanese history, social movements, and anti-war theories. Analyzing social movements and government responses to them can help students, scholars, and researchers better understand the social and political mechanisms and dynamics of these movements across different historical periods.
A guide to studying the anti-war movement and civil society. The Beheiren movement can be applied as a model for studies of the anti-war movement and the formation of civil society organizations in the context of socio-political upheaval, especially in countries facing international conflicts. The elements that contributed to Beheiren's success, such as the integration of population groups and effective organization, can be valuable lessons for current anti-war or other social movements.
Applications in community development and non-governmental organizations (NGOs). Lessons from the Beheiren movement on building and sustaining strong civil movements, as well as creating consensus among different social groups, can be helpful in organizing social movements today. These movements may include issues such as environmental protection, human rights, or opposition to senseless wars. Current non-profit organizations can learn from Beheiren's approach to community mobilization and organizing political protest campaigns.
12. Further research directions (if any):
Based on the results of the thesis "The Citizen Movement in Japan in the 1960s – the case of the Beheiren Movement," the author may conduct other studies in the future such as "Comparison of the Beheiren Movement with anti-war movements in other countries"; "Research on the impact of the Beheiren Movement"; "Research on the influence of the Beheiren Movement on younger generations in Japan";...
13. Published works related to the thesis:
Beheiren – Vietnamese Citizens' Alliance for Peace in Japan (1965-1974) in the Proceedings of the National Scientific Conference. “Innovating Teaching Methods for Japanese Language and Japanese Studies in the Digital Age” Labor Publishing House (pp. 320-332)
INFORMATION REGARDING MASTER'S THESIS
1. Student's full name:Pham Thi Chien
2. Gender:Female
3. Date of birth:January 1, 1992
4. Place of birth:Thai Binh
5. Student recognition Decision No.2948/QD-XHNV dated December 28, 2021 of the Principal of the University of Social Sciences andHumanities, Hanoi National University.
6. Changes in the training process:None
7. Thesis title: Citizens' Movement in Japan in the 1960s – The case of the Beheiren Movement
8. Major:Asian studies; Code: 8310608.01
9. Scientific instructor:PhD. Vo Minh Vu - University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Hanoi National University.
10. Summary of the results of the thesis:
The thesis “Citizens' Movement in Japan in the 1960s – The case of the Beheiren Movement” studies the development of the citizens' movement in Japan in the unique social, economic, and political context of the 1960s, with a focus on the Beheiren movement. The main results of the thesis are presented in three chapters as follows:
Chapter 1: Citizens' Movement in Japan in the 1960s. This chapter analyzes the social context of Japan in the 1960s, including the process of economic recovery and rapid growth, the rapid urbanization changes, and the impact of international events such as the US-Japan Security Treaty and the Vietnam War on Japanese society. From this, this thesis synthesizes and presents the prominent citizens' movements of this period.
Chapter 2: The Beheiren Movement. This chapter examines the factors that led to the birth and development of the Beheiren Movement, an important anti-war movement in Japan. It carefully considers the protest activities, anti-war movement, and important events of this movement. In addition, this chapter also explores the responses of the Japanese government to this movement and the measures taken by the government to control and limit its spread.
Chapter 3: The Impact of the Beheiren Movement on Japanese Society. This final chapter evaluates the long-term impact of the Beheiren movement on social movements in Japan, especially the anti-war movement, the democratization movement, and the student movement. This thesis points out that Beheiren played a significant role in promoting democratic values, raising social awareness about citizens' rights, and contributed to the development of non-profit organizations in Japan.
Overall, this thesis not only clarifies the birth and development of the Beheiren Movement but also provides an in-depth analysis of the social and political impacts of this movement within the context of Japan in the 1960s.
11. Practical applicability (if available):
The topic on the citizens' movement in Japan during the 1960s, especially the Beheiren Movement, not only holds historical research value but can also be applied in various practical fields, including:
Research and teaching of social and political history: This topic can serve as an important reference in courses on Japanese history, social movements, and anti-war movement theories. Analyzing social movements and the government's responses to these movements can help students, scholars, and researchers understand better the social and political mechanisms, as well as the dynamics of movements during different historical periods.
Guidance for research on anti-war movements and civil society: The Beheiren Movement can be used as a model for studies on anti-war movements and the formation of civil organizations in contexts where there are political upheavals, especially in countries facing international conflicts. The factors that contribute to Beheiren's success, such as the collaboration between different social groups and effective organizations, could offer valuable lessons for current anti-war or other social movements.
Application in community development and non-governmental organizations (NGOs): The lessons from the Beheiren Movement on how to build and sustain strong civil movements, as well as how to create consensus among different social groups, can be useful in the work of organizing social movements today. These movements could address issues such as environmental protection, human rights, or opposition to unjust wars. Today's NGOs could learn from Beheiren's approach to community mobilization and organizing political protest campaigns.
These show how the Beheiren movement's history and its organizational strategies can inform current applications in social activism, community building, and political engagement.
12. Further research directions (if availabe):
Based on the results of the thesis “Citizens' Movement in Japan in the 1960s – The case of the Beheiren Movement”, the author could conduct future research on topics such as: “Comparing the Beheiren Movement with Anti-War Movements in Other Countries”, “Studying the Impact of the Beheiren Movement”, “Researching the Influence of the Beheiren Movement on Younger Generations in Japan”... and other related topics.
13. Published works related to this thesis:
Beheiren – The Civilian Alliance for Peace in Vietnam in Japan (1965–1974), in the Memorandum of the National Scientific Conference, “Innovating Japanese Language and Japanese Studies Teaching Methods in the Digital Age”, Labor Publishing House (pg.320–332)
