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Kate McDonald on Asian Mobility History as Labor History
Peoples & Things
The Influence of Imperialism and Colonialism on Urban Transportation
Imperialism and colonialism have shaped the idea that modern societies need efficient transportation systems to be considered developed. This concept, closely linked to imperialism and colonialism, is also seen in urban conflicts over transportation workers. The argument that transportation should constantly improve for development was used by colonists in Korea under Japanese rule and later in urban areas like Osaka to disemploy rickshaw pullers. These ideas were initially championed by social progressives in urban spaces before being deployed in colonies.
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