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Sorry everyone!  I am new here and not the most computer literate
person--so I am struggling through this posting--hoping this time I get it
correct!

I am enrolled in a Japanese Culture Class at a University in San Francisco.
I am trying to write a paper on Racism and Discrimination in Japan.  I
have stumbled across the discussion on this newsgroup with Kenji, Claude,
et al.

I want to present a very balanced report.  I want the viewpoint from the
native Japanese point of view, as well as, the viewpoint from the "gaijin".
I am not looking to "stir things up"--but rather would like to inform and
educate others.  The class is a mix of many races: Japanese, Chinese,
Korean, Middle Eastern, American, etc.  Many class members have
preconceived opinions on Racism as it exist today in Japan.  I would like
to present the reality--as it exists.

The only source of written information that I have come across is: "The
Japanese Today" by Edwin o. Reischauer."  If there are any recommendations 
for other sources, please let me know.

I am especially interested in hearing from Japanese and their candid
opinion of to what extent it really exists.  (No "tatemae" please!!)

This is my first post to this newsgroup and I really hope this time I hit
the right keys and this make it through.  Thanks in advance to all those
that can spend a couple of minutes with information for me!

Doomo Arigatoo Gozaimasu!

Patrick Hanley