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Unit 2 Essay 3 Describe the expectations and experiences of immigrants during the industrial age. During the industrial age, the majority of immigrants expected to come to the new world and experience a better life. Many immigrants came to the United States for work, as well as to escape problematic conditions of their homeland. Upon arrival in America, immigrants coming from Europe arrived at Ellis Island and faced detainment, as well as inspection. After the process of inspecting the…

Chinese Prospectors at the Gold fields The Gold Rush (1851 – 1914) sparked a huge influx of miners onto the goldfields from Australia and from overseas. The gold rush brought a variety of different races, one of which was the Chinese. 7000 Chinese miners arrived at the NSW gold fields in 1852. (Sydney Living Museum). Most Chinese who joined the Australian gold rush left their families and home behind. (The Original Gold Rush Colony: Anti-Chinese Racism). This was difficult for the Chinese as…

Between Tibetan and Han Chinese Dreamers” is an article with a specific purpose. This purpose is to compare and contrast a typical dream amongst two different cultures. It focuses highly on the two cultures influencing the “Being Chased” dream, but fails to notice the possible bias in gender inequality for each specific group. While the total female to male ratio is 307 to 262, a fairly equal count, the specific Han and Tibetan totals end up in high disparity. The Han Chinese sample has a…

against each other and conform in order to "fit in" and at the same time be better than everyone else. I would compare my level of English and reading comprehension skills to others' because Chinese is my "first language." Though I learned English at the same time as Chinese, Chinese was the most dominant language spoken. And because of that, I have to work twice as hard and it will take me twice as longer to write papers. I know that I shouldn't compare myself to others because "letting go of…

There were many concerns including Chinese immigrants in the beginning of the twentieth century. Chinese immigrants have a different way of life, culturally, morally and based on their values and it would be difficult for them to assimilate within Canadian society. One of the many reasons that the Chinese would come to Canada would be for a better lifestyle because they believe our country will provide them with many opportunities with which they could advance themselves and their families.…

2nd Quarter Project In the book, “The Joy Luck Club,” there are many conflicts that impact the story, which includes cultural collision between Chinese and Chinese-American cultures. Jing-mei’s mother, Suyuan, travailed from a path full of adversities. Suyuan represents the Chinese culture while Jing-mei represents the Chinese-American. Throughout the book, Jing-mei comes to realize how a war devastated and greatly impacted her life from a story told by Suyuan. The struggles that both Suyuan and…

Aside from the physical separation from traditional Chinese culture, there is a mental separation occurring as well. Although some may say that the transition into America for a Chinese-American is simple, it is evident that this period of time is quite stressful. Cliff Akiyama has studied the emotional and psychological effects of acculturating, and says “The psychological distress that is evident in Asian Americans from the study by Wei (2004) may point us to the pressure of cultural clashes…

Within each one of the four sections of the Joy Luck Club, author Amy Tan includes a foreshadowing and symbolic prologue. The themes of these prologues are a quick introduction to the main themes of the section, and they often include “Chinese-worries” that are faced in America by the mothers and daughters. In the first section, “Feathers from a Thousand Li Away,” the main theme is the relationship between the mother and daughters of the Joy Luck Club. In the first chapter, Suyuan had to leave…

beyond reproach. I would never feel the need to sulk for anything.” (Tan, 1989) Moreover, Jing-mei Woo does not have the same rights of being her own person when living in America, while her mother is still used to the Chinese culture and Chinese ways of parenting.…

When it comes to a culture that interest me, China is the country that I could learn from. China could help me enrich my life, deepen my business expertise, and improve my communication skills. When it comes to doing business, China handles their business differently than the American culture. In China, they will personally form a bond with whomever is wanting to do business with them. In America culture, colleagues may occasionally go to happy hour together and attend the office holiday party…