Introduction

I am researching the modern history of Catalonia, a region (nation) in Spain with its own unique history, culture, and language. In recent years, my research theme has been to reconstruct the world of silk weaving and silk-related handicraft artisans in the city of Barcelona from the late 18th century to the early 19th century (work, family, faith) using historical sources such as wills, posthumous inventories, and marriage contracts of artisans and their wives or widows. Currently, In my classes, I broadly introduce various themes related to the socio-cultural history of Catalonia, such as urban formation, festivals, and sports, as well as the current state of the Catalan independence movement.

■Historical Research
・Research Objective: To distinguish the patterns of artisan migration by trade and gender in Barcelona from 1770 to 1817.
- Title: Migración y género en las familias artesanas de Barcelona, 1770-1817, Yamamichi Yoshiko, Sola Parera Angels （Investigaciones de Historia Económica） 20 （ 1 ） 7-17 Feb. 2024
・Research Objective: To compare the impact of the economic crisis of 1787-1832 on the silk industry in Barcelona and Manresa and explore the adaptive strategies of families during this period.
- Title: Silk textiles, crisis and adaptative strategies in Catalonia, 1770–1850s (Barcelona and Manresa), Parera Àngels Solà, Ferrer-Alós Llorenç, Pujolà Lluís Virós, Yamamichi Yoshiko （Continuity and Change） 35 （ 1 ） 53-74 May. 2020
Research Objective: To investigate the role of the guild-organized silk industry in the modernization of Barcelona, focusing on labor mobility, trade networks, and female participation.
■International Collaboration
Research Objective: To investigate the contribution of the guild-organized silk industry to the modernization of Barcelona, focusing on labor mobility, trade and networks, and female participation.

Areas of Research

・European history, American history

Social Contributions

・Understanding the role of gender and mobility in the process of modernization provides insights into the contributions of diverse groups to urban growth and industrialization.
・Analyzing the silk industry's impact on Barcelona's modernization highlights the importance of labor mobility, trade networks, and female participation in economic and social transformations.
・Examining the resilience and adaptability of industries during economic crises reveals strategies for economic survival and the crucial roles of families and women in sustaining livelihoods.