Chinese American history

During the 19th century, though with a fear of racial discrimination, many Chinese chose to leave their home and immigrated to the United States. It is a very important part of U.S history as the number of Chinese immigrants grew rapidly, from about 450 Chinese in 1850 to 63,100 Chinese by 1870 which has a 81% increase from 1860. Apart from social unrest and economics pressures in China, one of the main reasons for them to immigrate to the States was to seek economics opportunities so that they…

ethnic or cultural orientation, its connection with Chinese American literature has not received the critical attention it deserves. However, with the introduction of Jade Snow Wong's representation of food in her search for identity in Fifth Chinese Daughter, it is hoped that new insights will be found like how food binds her family ties, and how it stimulates her quest for identity. This chapter explores the authenticity of Chinese American identity through the exploration of the…

second-generation Chinese American experiences. In high school, he experiences the social structure of beauty standards. For the first time, Eric became aware that, “bangs were no longer the look for boys.” He began to hold himself negatively accountable for having a bowl cut that he felt was still a satisfactory look for him. This exerted a force on his…

From 1849, the beginning of California’s gold rush, to 1940, the Chinese in Chinatown faced harsh lives. The Chinese were never treated fairly-the town was treated like a “different planet altogether,” according to San Francisco's Chronicle. Still, the Chinese persevered and endured through their harsh lives in San Francisco. After struggle after struggle, the organized Chinese reestablished their town, gained strong bonds, and soon became a great landmark of San Francisco. San Francisco's…

What do I mean by Chinese Conservative? It is the belief that my country——China, will always be my protector and it has the best things around the world. Besides the power of United States, you also have to admit that “Made in China” is on most goods. Then why do I want to come to America? I asked the same question when I was suggested to study in America. Even though the Chinese education system is stressful, but there is no easy way towards success, isn’t it? Eventually, I decided to…

What does it mean to be an American? For many who are seeking citizenship through naturalization, it means that the immigrant can speak english, understands the basic workings of the government, is willing to pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and promises to uphold and defend the Constitution (USCIS). As with most societies, unfortunately, the answer to what makes an American is not that simple, as shown in American Born Chinese. Throughout this graphic novel, Jin,…

Chinatown is an ethnic enclave which defined as an area in a city with a high concentration of Chinese people. In fact, Chinatown has been home to many immigrant families, and people who reside in Chinatown rely on networks of relatives and friends and on affordable goods, food as well as housing within the neighborhood. New York City 's Chinatown is considered the largest Chinatown in the United States (Waxman, n.d.), and it is located on the lower east side of Manhattan. According to National…

2015 Language in the Asian American Community Language is important to everyone. The English Language is used in everyday interaction with people. However, language could impose social and linguistic issues to those whose native language is not English in the United States. Asian Americans are one of those groups who faces these kinds of issues. In the chapter, “Asian American Voices: Language in the Asian American Community,” from Language in the USA, authors, Thom Huebner and Linda Uyechi…

In 1882, the Chinese Exclusion Act, created to prohibit the immigration of Chinese people to America, was passed. If this legislation was passed today, in regards to any demographic, there would be national uproar. But, because of negative stereotypes, as well as fear of societal changes; the United States passed the act that forbade Chinese immigrants from seeking opportunity within the United States. Chinese men began to arrive in the United States in substantial numbers in 1848. This was…

those of all nations who come into this country. But are the Chinese allowed to come?” (Archuleta 1) Immigrants from all over were allowed in America, but those from China were purposely excluded. Chinese immigrants faced hardships when arriving in America, when finding jobs, and when facing discrimination. Firstly, immigrants from China slowly came to the USA but after quite some time, numbers started to rise quickly. The first Chinese immigrant arrived in 1820. Over the next twenty-seven…