共に壮絶な差別を受けた者しか語れない、日本の差別の実態。
冒頭からの二人の対談は、どちらかと言うと辛の聴きたいことに野中が応えるという印象があって、辛の主張の傍証に使われている様な感があったが、読み進むごとに野中も自分の過去、言いたくても家族に遠慮して言いにくくなった実体験が語られていく。部落、在日朝鮮人への、特に日本人がパニックに陥った時の差別の酷さ。
実は日本だけでは無いのだが、島国の日本だからこその陰湿な差別がある。野中はその差別を逆差別を作らないように自立させることで克服しようとする。辛は、一つ一つを追求することで世に訴える手法を使う。野中は相手との妥協、根回し、寝業を使い、かつ相手にもある程度の納得ができる落とし所を見つけつつ政策に生かして差別を無くそうとする。
対談の最後の方には辛も、野中も立場を超えて、話さなくても良いことを口にしてしまう。お互いの望んでいる世の中のカタチが近い、かつ同じ辛い目にあったからの共通項があるからだろう。
世はダイバーシティへの学習意欲が高まっている。多様性を認めることはイノベーションを起こす力にもなる。その一方でこういう社会問題もしっかりと抑えておくことも社会人としての基本だと思うのだ。
それにしても、野中の壮絶な人生、自らを曲げず、しかも常に弱者の立場に立とうとする強い意志と行動には敬服してやまない。こういう政治家が居て良かった、そう思う。
The reality of discrimination in Japan, a subject that only those who have experienced intense discrimination can speak about.
The dialogue between the two individuals, starting from the beginning, gives the impression that Nonaka responds to what Shin wants to hear, serving as evidence for Shin's arguments. However, as the reading progresses, Nonaka also shares his own past experiences and the difficulties of expressing them due to family considerations. The severity of discrimination towards buraku communities and Zainichi Koreans, especially during times of panic among Japanese people, becomes apparent.
Though it's not unique to Japan alone, the insidious discrimination that exists is distinct due to Japan's island nature. Nonaka attempts to overcome this discrimination by fostering self-reliance to prevent the creation of reverse discrimination. Shin, on the other hand, employs a method of pursuing each issue individually to raise awareness on a societal level. Nonaka employs compromise, diplomacy, and careful negotiations, aiming to find solutions that both parties can accept and implementing policies to eliminate discrimination.
Towards the end of the conversation, both Shin and Nonaka unintentionally express things they didn't necessarily need to say, transcending their positions. This may be due to a common ground stemming from similar aspirations for the world and shared experiences of adversity.
Society's interest in learning about diversity is growing. Recognizing diversity can also fuel innovation. Nevertheless, I believe it's fundamental for individuals in society to address such social issues firmly.
Nonetheless, Nonaka's remarkable life, his unyielding nature, and his strong determination and actions to always stand with the underprivileged command profound respect. It's reassuring to have politicians like him; that's what I believe.
