The Way of Life in Working and Living Settlement of Suantou Sugar Factory (1910-2001)

• Main Authors: Yi Fang Lin, 林怡芳
• Other Authors: Yu Chen Wu
• Format: Others
• Language: zh-TW
• Published: 2008
• Online Access: http://ndltd.ncl.edu.tw/handle/91856910697210900897

碩士 === 國立高雄師範大學 === 地理學系 === 96 === There are many studies in the sugar industry of Taiwan, however the special way of life in working and living settlement of sugar factory is absent. The goal of this thesis is try to use subtle geographical perspective to study and to present the setting and history of the Suantou sugar factory using interviews, maps and other information. Moreover, this thesis intends to discuss under the influences of career levels, ethnic relations, and social status, the way of life in working and living settlement they shaped. Japan is a sugar imported nation. Therefore, when Japanese government ruled Taiwan, they tried very hard to improve the sugar industry in Taiwan. The work done is created a better environment enticing the Japanese capitalists to invest in sugar industry in Taiwan. Suantou sugar factory just at this time was set up. The modern sugar factory not only advanced the production of sugar, it also brought the way of life in working and living settlement into Taiwan. Suantou sugar factory is set on the Chia-yi field. Before it was set up, there was nothing. In order to take good care of the Japanese workers and their families, they built the dormitories near the factory. The dormitories were well-equipped, offering a full range of facilities for its residents including everything from daily meals to religious services. In the condition of needing elementary labors, the dormitories also added the living space of Taiwanese in the eastern part. Under the influences of career levels, ethnic relations, and social status, the way of the Japanese’s life in Suantou Sugar factory settlement is better and closeder than Taiwanese. After world war II, by Mainland people adding to Suantou Sugar factory settlement, the way of life in working and living settlement become richer and self-sufficient.