Content & Trigger Warnings for Obasan (1981)
6 content warnings identified for this book.
Quick Summary
Yes, Obasan (1981) contains 6 content warnings : Racial slurs / racism (depicted), Grief / bereavement (major focus), War / combat, Wrongful imprisonment, Child abuse / harm to children, Sexual assault / rape.
The most severe warnings are for Racial slurs / racism (depicted) (severity 5/5), Grief / bereavement (major focus) (severity 4/5), Wrongful imprisonment (severity 5/5).
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| Warning | Severity | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Identity & Discrimination | |||
| Racial slurs / racism (depicted) | 5/5 | Depicted | Japanese Canadian internment and racism central theme |
| Mental Health & Emotional | |||
| Grief / bereavement (major focus) | 4/5 | Depicted | Profound grief and loss throughout |
| Other | |||
| War / combat | 3/5 | Referenced | WWII context and atomic bombings referenced |
| Wrongful imprisonment | 5/5 | Depicted | Japanese Canadian internment during WWII |
| Violence & Physical Harm | |||
| Child abuse / harm to children | 3/5 | Depicted | Children separated from families during internment |
| Sexual assault / rape | 3/5 | Depicted | Sexual abuse referenced in the narrative |
Identity & Discrimination
Mental Health & Emotional
Other
Violence & Physical Harm
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