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The foot-binding tradition for Chinese women has existed for centuries. Although no one is quite sure how it began, it is certain that foot-binding has affected the Chinese culture negatively and restricts Chinese women throughout history up until this point in time currently. To begin with, the novel The Three-Inch Golden Lotus takes the readers through the journey of a young girl named Fragrant Lotus and her unwinding into the restrictive culture that promotes footbinding. At a young age she…

趙瑞婷, 婷婷, Zhao Rui Ting , and Tina Zhao are all different name variations for my mother. She was born Guangzhou, a city in China and immigrated to the United States after marriage. Unlike many other immigrants, 婷婷 was lucky enough to be a stay at home mother, yet because of this, she faced many problems that involved finance. Living in a foreign country without an income, 婷婷’s life represents those who are burdened by financial and language barriers. Her birth name “趙瑞婷” is pronounced “ziu seoi…

The article, Immigration and Identity by Atul Bhattarai, it stated, “Immigrants of any kind often face a personal dilemma: Who are they in a new, foreign space?” I felt that this was a perfect reflection of the book, Joy Luck Club. In the book, Suyuan Woo was an immigrant that came to the United States after escaping China. She created a club called the Joy Luck Club with other immigrants to keep some of the same culture they have left behind. The whole problem with Jing-mei is that she was in…

‘The Girl in the Tangerine scarf’ by Mohja Kahf is about an immigrant Muslim girl living in the United States. The Shamy family often encounters non-muslims around them who are hostile to them and their beliefs. However the main problem is that the American culture clashes with Shamy’s way of life .The Shamy family has problems bridging the cultural differences between their nation of origin and their newly adopted country. They do not feel welcomed by many of the Americans around them. This is…

Chinese all over world are trying to be filial to fit the moral standard of Chinese society. In western world, when children grow up to eighteen-years-old, they are supposed to leave the family and are not required to take care of their parents. However, it is different in eastern Confucian ideology. In Taiwan, if children refused to take care of their old parents, they are considers guilty and it is a crime. The government even forced the youths to server their elders. Taiwan’s family law…

Being children born to immigrants comes with many significant struggles, especially culturally. Parents adapting to overwhelming culture shocks, separation from familiarities and children growing up unfamiliar to their own heritage.I felt as if the premise of the novel held many deep and marvelous insights into different stories about being raised in 2 different worlds.Whilst reading through the novel you are able to clearly identify with all the characters feelings.I think the author was able…

Last Letters a Memoir A short film documentary, "Last Letters" is a memoir from the families of those lost in the Sewol Ferry tragedy in April 2014. On April 16, 2014, the Sewol Ferry, on its way to Jeju Island in South Korea, had held 476 passengers and of those 476 passengers less than 70 survived the capsizing of the Sewol Ferry itself. The passengers on board the Sewol Ferry were mostly Danwon High School secondary students. This is where Nils Clauss' documentary comes in because his…

Imagine a life where you’re constantly fearing for your own life and left in the dust where no one listens to what you feel. Anne Frank was a thirteen year old girl who went into hiding with her family and friends for 2 years trying escape the persecution of Jews. 2 years of being cut out and no one there to listen. Although, some people think the human spirit can triumph over all, having someone to lean on or be your friend can help guide you to get through difficult obstacles. Everyone needs…

Growing up in today’s society it’s a challenge for both parents and children. This causes tension and misunderstanding in their relationship. Childhood is meant to be delightful, it is a time where children are full of life and innocence. However, there are things that alter a child’s joy such as society and issues regarding family. Tori Amos is an American singer-songwriter that was born in 1963. In 2014, Amos and her daughter Natashya Hawley sung a duet called Promise. This song relates to…

In the story “The First Day” by Edward P. Jones, the feuding of the two girls is a crucial part of the story. The narrator's thoughts about the other little girl reflect the ongoing feud between their mothers. In the story, but upon seeing the child of the woman at the registration's curls drooping, the narrator is happy. She seems to be proud that her own hair is "twisted into an uncommon sturdiness". This seems to also imply that she thinks her mother is better than the other girl's mother…