From Pippi Longstocking to global feminist: incorporating gender and feminist teaching into my geographical life

Abstract

This is an autobiographical account of my geographical education. As a child I explored places far different from my home in S. Korea through my readings of children's literature – Pippi Longstocking in particular. My school experiences in Seoul did little to educate me geographically. This paper describes significant transformations during my life. I explore how I have become a funky geographer who travels the world like a small butterfly in search of happy, exciting and beautiful places.

Keywords:

• autobiographical writing
• feminist
• gender
• happy childhood
• S. Korea
• Southeast Asia