The U.S. Office of Management and Budget’s (OMB) refers to Asian individuals as “having origins in any of the original peoples of the Far East, Southeast Asia, or the Indian subcontinent, including, for example, Cambodia, China, India, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Pakistan, the Philippine Islands, Thailand, and Vietnam” (as cited by Hoeffel, E. M., Rastogi, S., Kim, M. O., & Shahid, H., 2012). From 2000 to 2010 the Asian population grew 43 percent, from 10.2 million to 14.7 million, which is four times faster than the total US population (p. 3). The U.S. Census Bureau reports that nearly three fourths of all Asians living in the United States reside in ten states, which are California (5.6 million), New York (1.6 million), Texas (1.1 million),
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They are beautiful women that keep several men company. Although they tend to be idolized, they also appear to be dainty, weak figures in a dominant man’s world. Geishas are rented by the hour and expected to keep secrets of the experiences that take place within the four walls they happened in. Geisha means “artist” in Japanese. They are fabulous dancer, as well as other types of art. A Geisha must train as an apprentice Geisha for 5 years under an established Geisha. Throughout the documentary, the Geishas were portrayed as having all the power, being highly sought after by influential men, and being idolized by young girls wanting to one become a Geisha …show more content…
Which is an incredibly different story than many of the immigrants that are living in the United States. With that being said, several Southeast Asian refugees had little to no say in their immigration and tend to experience more disharmony and uneasiness in their interactions in the United States. (Spradlin, L. K., 2012, p. 114.)
Cultural Factor # 3: Shared Values and Traditions
Within the Asian culture, one of the most important beliefs that is widely shared is a tremendous amount of respect and devotion to one’s family, which is known as filial piety. Other highly respected values are being interdependent, respecting nature, disciplined reflection, and purposeful action. (Spradlin, L. K., 2012, p. 114.)
Cultural Factor # 4: View of Spirituality and Human’s Relation to Nature
Three of the most popular religious practices within the Asian culture are Buddhism, Confucianism, and Taoism. Buddhists believe in reincarnation and pain and suffering occurs as a result of choices one makes in their life. One of the main beliefs of Confucianism, is being devoted to one’s family. Taoist try to maintain harmony and balance that aligns with nature and one’s spiritual well-being. (Spradlin, L. K., 2012, p. 114.)
Cultural Factor #5: Acculturation and Experience with Exclusion and
They are beautiful women that keep several men company. Although they tend to be idolized, they also appear to be dainty, weak figures in a dominant man’s world. Geishas are rented by the hour and expected to keep secrets of the experiences that take place within the four walls they happened in. Geisha means “artist” in Japanese. They are fabulous dancer, as well as other types of art. A Geisha must train as an apprentice Geisha for 5 years under an established Geisha. Throughout the documentary, the Geishas were portrayed as having all the power, being highly sought after by influential men, and being idolized by young girls wanting to one become a Geisha …show more content…
Which is an incredibly different story than many of the immigrants that are living in the United States. With that being said, several Southeast Asian refugees had little to no say in their immigration and tend to experience more disharmony and uneasiness in their interactions in the United States. (Spradlin, L. K., 2012, p. 114.)
Cultural Factor # 3: Shared Values and Traditions
Within the Asian culture, one of the most important beliefs that is widely shared is a tremendous amount of respect and devotion to one’s family, which is known as filial piety. Other highly respected values are being interdependent, respecting nature, disciplined reflection, and purposeful action. (Spradlin, L. K., 2012, p. 114.)
Cultural Factor # 4: View of Spirituality and Human’s Relation to Nature
Three of the most popular religious practices within the Asian culture are Buddhism, Confucianism, and Taoism. Buddhists believe in reincarnation and pain and suffering occurs as a result of choices one makes in their life. One of the main beliefs of Confucianism, is being devoted to one’s family. Taoist try to maintain harmony and balance that aligns with nature and one’s spiritual well-being. (Spradlin, L. K., 2012, p. 114.)
Cultural Factor #5: Acculturation and Experience with Exclusion and