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What is the largest Non-European ethnic group in the US?
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Latinos (from greater that 25 Latin American nations)
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Mexican and central America... Spanish occupation? Foods?
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brought new ideas and traditions...
native Indians and European heritage |
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Mexican States climate, geography, population?
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diverse geography, arid desert to tropical lowlands, 2/3 Mesticzos (mixed Indian/Spanish
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What are Chicanos, Braceros?
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Chicanos- Born in the US
Braceros- legal Mexican citizen workers |
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from 1900 to 1935 1 million mexicans worked in....
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agriculture and on railroads
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What is the single largest group of legal AND illegal immigrants?
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Mexicans
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12-13 million of 27.5 million Mexican- Americans were born where?
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Mexico
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Most Chicanos are from where?
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California and Texas
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What do you call an Urban Latino Neighborhood?
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Barrio
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How many unauthorized migrants were in the US in 2006?
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11-12 MILLION
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Mex. Socioeconomic Status?
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migrant farm workers < urban dwellers < acculturated, middle-class Chicanos
Unemployment rates 1.5x higher poverty rate- 23.2% (2.5x non-hispanic whites) |
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Mex. Median family income:
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30% below national average - >23% below poverty level...
HS grad. on the rise though |
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What is the Mex. worldview?
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Culturally HOMOgenous communities proud of ethnic identity but still very adaptive
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Mex. Religion?
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Roman Catholic,
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What is the most important social unit in the Chicano family? head of Household? extended family?
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FAMILY...
FATHER together with family |
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What percent of Mexican women work in US?
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50%
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What type of approach do Mexicans / Centr. Amer have to health and illness?
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FATALISTIC... home remedies family specific
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What are Botanicas?
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Herbal Pharmacies
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What are Curanderos(as)?
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Traditional healers – prayer, faith and cleansing rituals
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What is Chicano illness caused by?
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Excessive emotion, dislocation of organs, magic, or imbalance in hot or cold
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Espanto (ghost), bilis (upset), envidia (envy), and nervios (nerves) - are....?
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Terms used for body conditions
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_____ is a digestive Ailment - too many hot or cold foods or ball of food attached to the stomach
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Empacho
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Aztecs?
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-pop. peaked at 25 mil in 1400's and declined after the Spanish conquest
-Unique "chimampas" or watered fields -Animal husbandry developed |
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Chicanos had what foods?
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corn: staple grain, fruits and vegetables, and turkey and dogs for protein
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Spanish Contributions
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-Cinnamon, garlic, onions, rice, sugar cane, wheat, and hogs
-Distillation of alcohol -Longhorn cattle, dairy cows |
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Tortillas?
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Tortillas: Masa harina - CORN flour - lime-treated corn kernels
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Chicano Staples?
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beans at almost every meal, some rice
caldos and sopas-secas, chile peppers tacos, burritos etc. |
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Chicano beverages?
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coffee- most common
aguas naturales- fresh fruite blended w/ water n sugar beer- most pop. alc. |
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Mexican Plains
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The northern and west-central areas: arid plains. Traditional diet: CORN, beans, SQUASH
ONLY region where beef and cheese are major portion of diet Sap of maguey cactus... fermented into pulque and tequila |
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Tropical Mexico
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The southern coastal regions: many fruits and vegetables
Seafood and freshwater fish Tomatillos, jicama, and yuca or CASSAVA 90 varieties of chile pepper |
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Yucatán Peninsula
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Geographically isolated from Mexico -Gulf of Mexico. MAYAN traditional foods.
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Southern Mexico
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more tropical and Indian influence. Complex spicy sauces— "mole" sauces— variety of spices and ingredients
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Chicano Meal comp and cycle?
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4-5 meals depending on income (desayuno-bfast, almuerzo-coffee, comida-lunch(BIG) merienda-late aft. snack cena-dinner)
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Chicano traditional foods?
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Tortillas and beans... during acculturation--> changes in prep. methods, meal patterns, inc. snacking
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Chicano special occasions
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more time spent on holidays + sundays
Mex. indep. daysept 16 and cinco de mayo army defeated french forces 1862 |
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Additional Chicano special occasions?
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Dia de los Muertos- Nov. 2 end on All Soul’s Day - large feast honoring the dead: pan de muerto
Three kings day, lent, xmas special foods- turkey, "arroz con leche" |
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Chicano adaptations of food habits
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Length of time since immigration determines foods in diet
Longer time- more Amer. Food, low fat milk, amer cheese Shorter time/migrant workers- trad mex. foods |
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Most Trad. Chicano families like?
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sweets and desserts
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What are some Mexican foods influenced in US?
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Texas- TexMex... more cheese, chimichangas, nachos, fajitas
New Mexico- Sonora, california |
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Chicano Theraputic uses of food?
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Hot-cold system
Applied to prevention and treatment Stay in harmony with environment (BALANCED meals) Opposite type of food balances out |
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Chicano Nutr. Status?
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life expect.- same as whites
Birth rates- 2x more than white (25% no prenatal care) Baby bottle- tooth decay iron-deficieny anemia |
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In Mexico what do 95% of women do?
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BREASTFEED
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Mex Amer. more_____ fewer____+_____, more _____+_____ and fewer ________ then less acculturated mexicans
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fat
fruits+veggies meat + cheese beans |
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Low calcium and riboflavin deficiancies are result of what?
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Low dairy intake
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Mexican infectious diseases are worsened by what?
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vitamin and nutrient DEFICIENCIES
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Obesity rates of Mexican Descent are what percent?
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27% men 25% women
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The expected ideal weight for Mexican women + children is _______
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HIGHER than US
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Type 2 diabetes is more prevalent in Mexicans true or false
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true...24% and (2x)
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Flour tortillas have higher fat than corn ....T or F
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true
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What were the Central Amer. Immigration patterns?
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Two waves before and after 1980
before- well-educated prof. or women in domestic jobs |
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Where did Central Amers. settle at first?
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In large URBAN areas + latino communities...after escaping brutal civil wars
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What percent of Latinos come from Centr. Amer.
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5% of Latinos come from centr. amer.
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Central Amer. current demographics?
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Not differentiated from other Latino groups...
Many unauthorized migrants who have problems getting education and employment |
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Central American Religion? after arrival?
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ROMAN CATHOLIC...
evangelical and fundamental protestant denominations |
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What are some characteristics of Central Amer. Family? Gender roles?
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HIGHLY valued and include extended families...
gender roles less delineated (defined) in the US |
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What is the Central Amer. idea of eating well?
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fruits + veggies, fresh air, regular hours
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What are some Central Amer. causes of illness?
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too thin- risk for illness, balance of hot/cold
emotional states- susto, bilis, colera (rage) |
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Nicaraguans had many ______ remedies
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HERBAL
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Guatemalans thought the quality and quantity of ______ predicts health
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BLOOD
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Central Amer. regional variations were related to ______ and _______ to other countries
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geography...proximity (cook differently with local ingredients)
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What types of food did Mayans find interest in?
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corn, beans, squash, trop fruit, and game (Guatemalan cuisine)
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What are some Central Amer. staples?
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rice, beans, corn, french bread, soups stews, fruits, veggies, coffee
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What are the daily patterns of the poor and wealthy in Central America?
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Poor: beans + corn, sometimes rice
Wealthy: more variety and meat |
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What are some Central Amer. special occasions?
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Catholic religious holidays
Indian ceremonial special occasions |
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What are the Central Amer. Therapeutic uses of food?
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hot-cold theory as well as wet-dry
Teas + herbal remedies- maintain health and cure minor illness |
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How many Caribbean Islands are there and name a few
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1,000... Cuba (LARGEST), Haiti, Bahamas, Greater Antilles
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Who claimed most of these Islands? Who occupies them?
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European countries and the U.S.
native indians, europeans, blacks, Asians (extremely diverse) |
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Of the 41 mill Latinos in the US what percent are from Carribbean Islands?
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20% (2005)
Immigrants-> Puerto Rico> Cubans>Dominicans> Jamaica + Haiti |
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Is Puerto Rico part of the US? Are they immigrants or citizens?
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Yes it is part of US, technically citizens
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True or False.. Many Cubans are of lower social economic class?
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FALSE
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During the 1980's was the Mariel Boatlift which is usually filled with ____ people called_____.
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Poor... Marielitos
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Dominicans: 4 groups
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1930-1960 (Trujillo era)
1961-1981 (post Trujillo era) 1982-1986 (flotilla) >1987 (better educated) |
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Where the majority of Puerto Ricans currently live?
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NYC- "Spanish Harlem" 4 mill(2005)
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Where do the majority of Cubans currently live?
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Miami Area- "Little Havana" 1.5 mill (2005)
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Where do the Majority of Dominicans currently live?
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NY, NJ, FL, Mass 1.1 mill (2005)
Jamaicans + Haiti--> NE and Florida |
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Caribbean Islanders socioecon. status?
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Vary widely
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Unemployment rates of Hispanics in US?
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Puerto Ricans- highest of US citz. 25% poverty(2x national avg.)
Cuban- lowest 15% pov. (more college grad) Dominicans- 27% pov Jamaicans- low skills, but better jobs Haitians- very poor 30% unemp. |
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Caribbean Islanders worldview?
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Strong Ethnic Identity in Cubans, Puertos, domin.
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The majority of Caribbean Islanders Religion is _____
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Roman Catholic- other protestant and Judaism
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Other Caribbean Islanders religions?
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Folk religion: voodoo, Santeria, combos of west african tribal rituals
Rastafari: Afro-Carribean faith (Jamaica-Ethiopian emperor Haile Selassie- black messiah) |
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Why do rastafarians have dreadlocks?
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Bible prohibits cutting hair
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What are I-tal foods?
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Pure, unpreserved, avoid meat, coffee, salt, tobacco, alcohol, seafood (small fish)
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Caribbean Islanders family life?
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Puerto Ricans- grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, godparents all part of the immediate family
Elders are respected, younger defer to older children Families change after immigration |
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What is "compadrazgo" ?
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Co-parenting
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Caribbean Islanders health beliefs?
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similar to Latinos, prayer, home remdies, emotional causes of illness
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In the Caribbean Islands what do fatness and thinness represent?
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fat-Well-being
thin- poor health imbalance- hot and cold |
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What group of Caribbean Islanders is concerned with the flow of blood?
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HAITIANS
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Caribbean Islanders traditional healing practices?
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African beliefs- voodoo, Santeria, spiritual healers
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Caribbean Islanders indigenous foods?
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Fruits + Veggies- from south amer
Cassava- bitter and sweet- staple flavorings: hot pepper sauces Cooking techniques simple |
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What type of foreign influence did the spanish have?
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cattle, goats, hog, sheep, rice
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What type of foreign influence did the Europeans have?
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food from Indies
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What type of foreign influence did the Africans have?
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trad. plants and cooking techniques
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Caribbean staples?
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legumes-(specific beans)
African dishes and Indian curries RUM SUGAR CANE Slaves from africa wokred in sugar cane fields |
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In Puerto Rico what is the pickled mix of capers, olives and pilmento called?
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Alcaparrado
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In Puerto Rico what is the all purpose sauce that combines alcaparrado, herbs, and tomatoes?
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Sofrito
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True or Flase... Puerto Rico uses mor prk, beef, and goat than other islands?
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True
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In Cuba,____ beans are often served with______
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Black... Rice
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In Cuba, what is beef hash called? And what type of veggies are preferred?
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Picadillo
STARCY |
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What is the specialty of Dominican Repub.?
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Sancocho- pork intestine stew
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What is Jamaica's specialty?
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Akee and salt cod, curried goat, cassava bread,
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In Jamaica what is the wet spice mixture for bbq seasoning?
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JERK
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In Haiti banana stuffed ______ and ______ goat are very popular.
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Chicken...barbecued
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What is Curacao?
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Orange-flavored liqueur
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Caribbean meal comp and cycle?
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starchy veggies- some meat, poultry, fish....fried or grilled
multicultural mix |
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Caribbean daily eating patterns?
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bfast- coffe, milk, bread
lunch + dinner- rice, neans, starchy veggies, possible meat or dairy upper income- more dishes snacking common |
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Caribbean special occasions?
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Christian holidays- islands settled by Spanish - Catholic holidays
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Special Occasions in Puerto Rico?
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Pasteles- Christmas
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What is Carnival?
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Similar to Mardi Gras in some Caribbean countries
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In the Caribbean what are some theraputic uses of food?
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hot/cold food
Heavy/light foods- balance for good health |
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What do Puerto Ricans add to the hot/cold food theory?
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"Cool" category
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Dominican American mothers avoid certain protein foods and fluids at what specific time?
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Pregnancy
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Haitians apply what two theories?
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hot-cold and heavy-light
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Caribbean food habits are maintained where in the US?
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New york and miami... other communiteis
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What do most (Caribbean) immigrants eat after coming to the US?
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MEAT
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For Caribbean Islanders lunch and dinner became more ______ by the sandwich
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Americanized... and main meal becomes dinner instead of lunch
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Caribbean islanders celebrate what popular events of their own?
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West Indian Carnival
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Do caribbean islanders have lower or higher weighted babies at birth?
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lower...
with high birth rates and low rates of breast-feeding |
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With a low income Caribbean Islanders have deficiencies of what?
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Vitamins and minerals
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________ is 2-3x higher in Puerto Ricans and Dominicans compared to whites
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type 2 diabetes
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Caribbean nutritional status?
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obesity is prevalent and plumpness is a sign of well-being
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South Americans geography? and some countries?
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Diverse geog. 12 nations brazil, chile, argentina colombia etc.
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South Americans immigration patterns?
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economic and political upheaval... counted at "other hispanic"50 years ago
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South Americans make up what percent of Latinos in the US
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5%
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Most South Americans are from which nation? and they settle mostly where?
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colombia... nyc, miami, LA
>Ecuador>Peru>Brazil>Guyana >Argentina>Venezuela>Chile >Bolivia>Uruguay>Paraguay |
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2nd and 3rd generations go from _______ communities to ________ communties
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homogenous.... mixed
these genrations have advance education and professional degrees |
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What is the South American Religion?
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Roman Catholic (90-95%)
some regions-> blended with African practices |
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Afra- Brazilian religions fall under what religion?
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Umbanda
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Ecuador, Brazil, Chile and Guyana have higher numbers of what type of religious group?
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Protestants
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South American family life?
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Important, immigrate together, patriarchal
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South American have trad. food habits of combining what two things?
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native ingred. and prep. technques with colonial europeans
diet is CORN based |
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Tropical areas in South America use cassava... T or F
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TRUE
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100 types of potatoe are common in what two contries?
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Peru and ecuador
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What presumed pet do South Americans raise for consumption?
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Guinea pigs...also llamma and cuy eaten
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In South America what are Pastries are stuffed with?
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meats, veggies, seafood (called empanadas)
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Incan Indian dishes from mountain regions dried what for preservation?
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potatoes
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In the Andes dried strips of llama meat are called?
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Charqui
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On the coast the South Americans have small raw chunks fresh fish, shrimp, crab marinated in citruse juic called WHAT?
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CEVICHE
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South Americans use what for flavoring?
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Chile peppers
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Which nation of South America has the highest beef consumption per capita in the world?
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Argentina
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What is the herbal beverage of South America that often replaces coffee?
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Maté
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Which two South American nations have colonial spanish influence and native seasonings?
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Colombia and Venezuela...
trop fruits and veggies... arepa- staple cornmeal 1 inch patty cooked on griddle |
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What is the Guyana Caribbean Influence?
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Pepper pot flavored with cassareep?
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In Brazil there was a ______ and ______ infuence.
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Portugese .. African
(afro-brazlian fare or cozinaha baiana- dried shrimp fritters + veggies friend in palm oil) |
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What is Feijoda Completa?
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National dish of Brazil- black beans cooked with smoked meats and sausages, rice, greens, hot sauce
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South American Meal comp?
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bfast- light
lunch- main w/ family dinner- lighter, later Snacks- afternoon, coffee, tea, maté |
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South American special occasions?
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Catholic traditions...
xmas eve dinner.. Italian specilties found in Argentina Easter, Carnival, lent |
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What are the South American therapeutic uses of food?
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herb teas- favorite
Candomblé - eating orixás some do the hot/cold system |
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Do south americans continue cooking favorites from home in the US?
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Yes... adapt to new ingredients though
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What areas of South America have infections and malnutrition?
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rural and crowded urban areas
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Hypertension rates are very high where?
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Exceptionally high in Paraguay
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How old is Chinese civilization? and what is china known as?
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4000 years
"middle kingdom" or "center of the world" |
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What are some contributions of chinese?
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culture, art, religion, book printing, phil. confucianism
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What is the china's population? Which dialect of group makes up 92% of pop.?
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1.3 billion... diff. racial groups + dialects
....HAN |
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In the 1850's many chinese immigrated to the US during the _____ in california.
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GOLD RUSH... "land of golden mountain"
10,000 came - centr. pacific + union pacific railroads |
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In the 1870's 63,000 chinese immigrated to where in the US?
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West coast
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In the 1898 25,000 chinese immigrated to the US due to what event?
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Hawaii was annexed
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In the 1880's how many chinese immigrated to the US?
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120,000
...immigration then slowed due to discrimination |
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Most chinese immigrants to the US came from where in China? Settled where?
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Canton- men 94%
...settled in chinatown- no assimilation |
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The chinese student protection act of 1992 was in response to what incident?
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Tianamen square 1989- immigration laws changed
led to 41,000+ chinese residents gettin visas and citizenship... 2.8 mill tot. 2005 (40% since 1990) |
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What are the four types of Chinese-Amer. households?
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1) Sojourners -intent of returning home, >50% returned to China
2) Sojourners- brought wives to U.S. 3) New immigrants - Chinatown -parents speak Chinese, children learn English 4) Combination: new immigrants white-collar professionals and Americans of Chinese descent |
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Chinese has a bipolar population divided into what two classes?
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Upper/Middle Classes- 48% college + grad degrees
Poorly educated: low-paying jobs 28%- no HS diploma |
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What is the Chinese religion?
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NO church affiliation
spirituality- part of family + community avoid offending gods/nature/ancestors |
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What was the Chinese early religion?
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Ancient faith- mixture of ancestor worship/respect nature + heavenly bodies
ceremonies for dead are prominent |
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What are the five cornerstones of Confucianism?
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1- Fatherly love and filial piety in the son
2- Tolerance in the eldest brother and humility in the younger 3-Proper behavior by the husband and submission by the wife 4-Respect for one’s elders and compassion in adults 5-Allegiance to rulers and benevolence by leaders |
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What are the principles of Confucianism?
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Social Reciporcity
self-restraint to enhance harmony An indivudal must never lose "face" (favorable name name+position in society)... wud defame the family |
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What are the beliefs of taoism?
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-people are subordinate to nautre's way
-Fundamental duality of opposite principles- yin + yang -When tao takes course..blanance between yin and yang occurs -Advocates a simple life, communion with nature, and avoidance of extremes |
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What are the beliefs of buddhism?
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two dominant schools-
1-ch'an (zen buddhism in japan) Pure Land |
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What are some characteristics of the Chinese American spirituality?
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catholic and protestant churches established in early chinatown
few 1st generations chinese-amer joined christianity |
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Chinese family was guided by _______ teachings about relationsips
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confucian
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What are some characteristics of the chinese family?
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patriarchal
parents are very strict- honor family conflict with american ideals |
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Chinese have a complex ______ system.
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Humoral... used by pros and laypersons
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What are the five corresponding organs to these chinese elements?'
fire, earth, metal, water, wood |
heart, spleen, lungs, kidneys, gallbladder
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The Chinese believe that illness develops when there is an imblance of what two specific things?
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yin and yang
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With acupuncture they use ___ (#) different types of needles in yin +yang areas
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NINE
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what are some common foods in china?
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bananas, peanuts, chile peppers, rice.... few dairy products
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In China the soybeans staple is the poor man'd ___
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cow
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The chinese eat ____ INfrequently
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fruit
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A popular chinese beverage is _____
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hto soup or tea....green, black, oolong
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Most of chinese food is _____ and not eaten ____
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cooked... raw
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In the northern regions of Shandong and Honan what are the specialties?
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Shandong area (Beijing) - Peking duck and mu shu pork
Honan - sweet-and-sour freshwater fish |
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In mongolia _____ is a hot pot of sliced meats, veggies cooked in broth simmering over charcol brazier
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Mutton
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What limits the amoutn and type of food produced in china?
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cool climate
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In mongolia traditonal foods are preserved using _____
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salt
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In southern china there are three culinary areas....
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sichuan-hunan
Yunnan Cantonese- stir fried dishes |
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In southern china what are the popular foods?
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rice, soybeans, poultry, eggs, pork
SOUL FOOD --> HAKKA |
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What is the foundation in Tibetan?
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zampa: toasted flour from barley or buckwheat
yak and mutton are common |
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What are most tibetans are _____
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Buddish and don't eat meat
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The chinese daily patterns consist of...
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3 meals per day...
bfast- congee, hot rice or millet porridge lunch- smaller version of dinner (soup rice some meat) |
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Chinese food is governed by specific rules in accoradance with the balance of ___ and ___ foods
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yin and yang... proper amounts of fan (GRAINS) and cai (COOKED MEATS + VEGGIES)
meal is NOT complete without fan but doesnt have to contain cai |
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Chinese people have many numerous feasts but the most important is..
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new years... don't use knives on first day of the year "cut luck"
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Chinese special occasions in china
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ch'ing ming- cheif spring festival
duan wu: dragon boat festival moon festival- end of sept full moon |
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Chinese theraputic uses of food
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Yin and yang foods vary from region to region
Pu or bo...strengthening foods ginseng- promotes health "like cures like" sympathy healing |
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What is the most traditional chinese meal?
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dinner... (low in fat high in carbs and sodium) milk is also now consumed by 50% chinese even tho it was never in the typical chinese diet
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75% of asians are ______ (think dairy)
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lactose intolerant
alternative calcium... bean curd, soymilk |
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Nutritional status of chinese...
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heart disease- low
stroke- very high cancer- leading cause of death type 2 diabetes rate high |
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Is Japan one big island?
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-no it is a Multi-island nation off the coast of East Asia with 127 million people living there
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Describe the history of the Japanese in the United States.
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-Significant immigration >1890 - Meiji era: modernization- "Enlightened Rule“: educated young men - Hawaii, west coast- agriculture, railroad, canneries
Japanese women - picture brides: Marriages arranged Married by proxy in Japan -World War II (1939-1945): heightened prejudice -Pearl Harbor attack (1941): Even U.S. citizens “evacuated” to relocation camps |
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In Japan what do the terms "Issei" and "Nissei" refer to?
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Issei: first-generation immigrants – born in Japan
Nissei- second-generation; Sansei -third; Yonsei- fourth |
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Describe Japans current demographics.
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-833,000 Japanese Americans (2005 U.S. census)
->95% culturally mixed urban or suburban areas. -Unique nonwhite ethnic group-assimilation and economic mobility: 90% HS graduates, 88% - college and professionals -Income 40% above national average |
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Describe Japans religious beliefs and religion.
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-Early immigrants: Buddhist or Christian - after arriving
-Shintoism: indigenous religion of Japan, no formal organization, characterized by polytheism and animism, and involves the worship of kami or spirits -Shinto view: humans are inherently good -Evil can be removed through ritual purification |
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The rigid pattern of conduct evolved during the 16th century resulted in what type of family structure and behavior among the Japanese?
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-Koko (filial piety)
-Gaman (suppress emotions—self control) -Haji (not bring shame upon themselves or families) -Enryo (deference) |
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What affects did the internment of Japanese during World War II have?
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-Younger generation: positions of authority
-After internment: the Nisei no longer followed occupations of parents -~50% marry outside of ethnic group |
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What are some of Japans traditional health beliefs and practices?
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-Early -Shinto concepts of purity and pollution
-Kanpo: Traditional Chinese medicine provided by kanpo-i. -Western biomedicine : introduced in 16th century by the Portuguese |
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What are some traditional food habits of the Japanese?
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-Ingredients, cooking and eating utensils- similar to Chinese
-Preparation and presentation unique: >Numerous ways to prepare a limited number of foods. >Emphasis on the appearance of the meal |
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Describe some of Japans ingredients and common foods.
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-Mountainous terrain and limited arable: less food supply
-Staples & Regional Variations – >Rice (gohon): main staple >Soybean products: important component >Green tea served with most meals. >Tea ceremony (kasiseki) and the accompanying food - reflects the search for harmony with nature and within one’s self -Do not use many dairy foods -Soybean products, fish and shellfish - primary protein source. -Seaweed and algae used abundantly –cooking, seasoning, wrapping, salads and soups. |
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Describe the Japanese's meal composition and cycle.
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-Three meals - plus a snack called oyatsu.
-Lunch – simple, often rice topped with leftovers eg.: oyakodon (boiled chicken, scrambled eggs on a bed of rice) -Dinner : rice, soup or tsukemono and three dishes: A raw or vinegared fish A simmered dish A grilled or fried dish -Often eat a boxed meal: bento -Green tea served after all meals |
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Describe Japan's special occasions.
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-New Year’s -most important and largest celebration- January 1: 7 day festival
-New Year’s foods: 10 to 20 dishes served in a special set of nesting boxes (Osechi ryori). Each dish symbolic - desired for the new year: fish eggs -fertility, root vegetables - stability, black beans - health, kombu (seaweed) - happiness, and mashed sweet potatoes – ward off evil spirits. -Japanese Buddhist temples - Obon festival. 2nd or 3rd week July Appreciate the living, honor the dead and comfort the bereaved |
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What are some therapeutic uses of food in Japan?
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-Yin and yang not as prevalent as among the Chinese
-Many beliefs about harmful or beneficial effects of specific foods -Certain food pairs thought to cause illness |
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What are some contemporary food habits of the Japanese in the US?
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-Second-generation - typical American diet, more rice and soy sauce than non-Asians
-Third- and fourth-generation - totally acculturated -Bread and butter - staples, and meat, milk, and eggs increasing |
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Describe the nutritional status for Japanese.
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-The traditional diet low in fat and cholesterol, high in complex carbohydrates
-Cardiovascular disease among Japanese Americans - only ½ that for white Americans- expected to climb as acculturation occurs -Changes in diet - implicated in high rates of type 2 diabetes in Japanese American men -Older population- Low calcium intake – limited dairy products –lactose intolerance, osteoporosis higher than among whites -Traditional diets high in salt -Conditions linked to high-sodium diets (HBP, stroke, stomach cancer) extremely high in Japan - dropping as Japanese adopt western fare -Infant mortality rates lower than for the general population |
