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Reflection By Vera Padilla
Researching and reflecting on the lives of Onna-bugeisha women would likely evoke feelings of admiration and respect for their courage, resilience, and skill in the face of adversity. Their stories serve as powerful reminders of the strength of the human spirit and the capacity for individuals to defy societal norms in pursuit of their beliefs and values.
Moreover, exploring the legacy of Onna-bugeisha women could prompt broader reflections on the role of women in history and the importance of recognizing their contributions to society. By shedding light on these often-overlooked figures, the project could contribute to a more inclusive and nuanced understanding of the past.
Overall, completing a project about these brave women and appreciate the resilience and bravery of the remarkable women.
I am glad that I was able to discover this project and implement these stories and engage with the site to bring an understanding of the past of these female samurai.
Citations
Adidas Wilson, Bushido Code: The Way Of The Warrior In Modern Times (Adidas Wilson, n.d.).
Beth J Anderson and Jessica Sheetz-Nguyen, “Onna-Bugeisha ‘Warrior Women’ [University of Central Oklahoma],” Journal of Student Research, April 29, 2019, https://doi.org/10.47611/jsr.vi.681.
Diana E. Wright, “Female Combatants and Japan’s Meiji Restoration: The Case of Aizu,” War in History 8, no. 4 (2001): 396–417.
Steven T. Brown, “From Woman Warrior to Peripatetic Entertainer: The Multiple Histories of Tomoe,” Harvard Journal of Asiatic Studies 58, no. 1 (1998): 183–99, https://doi.org/10.2307/2652649.
