This study is an attempt to investigate women of Korean descent’s ethnic pride as a
component of ethnic identity. We explore women of Korean descent’s ethnic identity
in general as well as the difference by country and investigate the factors that influence
the ethnic identity of women of Korean descent, such as socio-economic status,
language proficiency, and their interest in Korea and Korean culture. The findings of
this study are as follows: first, women of Korean descent’s identity is not confined
within the boundaries of their family, but in fact extends into the national realm.
Secondly, their ethnic identity seems to be the result of a rational and strategic
choice rather than the embodiment of cultured practices. The third implication is that
the status of women of Korean descent’s ethnic identity is not gender-stereotypical
and they seem to be able to rationally craft their ethnic identity for their own
benefit.