Overseas Filipino

Pun-Chi complains about the treatment of Chinese immigrants in California. He tells us many ways in which the Chinese were not treated right. His criticism is valid, the Chinese were treated very badly, they should have all been treated the same, they are all human and people did not have any right to treat them differently just because they were Chinese. They were never welcomed the right way in other countries, they could not defend themselves because they did not speak the language and even…

Many would argue that The U.S. is and has always been a place where anyone from anywhere can come to and live freely, no matter what religion, race, creed, sexuality, or health. However, The U.S. government has a long history of passing laws and policies prompted by fear, anger and ignorance. After 1870 copious amounts of xenophobic laws passed in order to control naturalization and immigration for the sake of the people’s safety. For example, Kaiser Wilhelm II, known for fighting in world…

Immigrants are being disrespected by Americans by wanting them to assimilate to their culture and forget their original culture.Americans want immigrants to forget their traditions and celebrate the Americans’ culture. When immigrants come to America, they bring their cultures with them, which gives Americans the ability to assimilate cultures to shape their identity. Many Americans live in communities that share one culture, which will convince them to assimilate to that culture’s traditions.…

Diversity is a key element to consider when providing patient centered care. Understanding that individuals are unique in various ways and recognizing these differences is the key to providing excellent care. Diversity can be based on various factors such as race, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, social economic factors as well as physical abilities and political affiliation. As such, there are many diverse groups in America. Among these groups, Asian Americans make…

Discrimination has been happening for years with the different types of ethnicities. The Chinese Exclusion Act, the Chinese Massacre of 1871 and modern-day discrimination can all be tied together. The Chinese Exclusion Act effected the lives of many Chinese immigrants and their suffering can be connected to present-day Mexican immigrants. With President Donald Trump as our current president, the discrimination against Mexican immigrants can be seen clearly. The Chinese Exclusion Act In 1882,…

Many were displeased with the guanxi culture as well: misconduct normalized in forms of “unfair competition, academic corruption and monetary incentive” (Fu, 2013). People were encouraged to build connections for favor, as it is common for authorities to make decisions through personal connections; thus, close social network was vital to mending privilege, support and resources (Fu, 2013). Corruption was permeating all levels of Chinese society. Government officials typically do not abide by…

Last summer, I had an internship at the Chinese Culture Center in Chinatown. I mainly helped this non-profit organization to advertise its Chinatown Walking Tour, therefore, I got to learn about the history of Chinatown. The development of Chinatown deeply impressed me because it rose from oppression in American, and finally became the indispensable part in San Francisco by the contributions of millions of Chinese immigrants and Chinese American. Nevertheless, it was a laborious process because…

Mountain Hermits Gazing at a Waterfall A piece of work that really intrigued me was, Mountain Hermits Gazing at a Waterfall, made by Japanese artist, Hashimoto Kanetsu. The medium of this work is ink and color on a paper hanging scroll; the use of paper was quite common with artists because it is much more absorbent than silk, and allowed for spontaneous effects (“Technical Aspects of Chinese Painting” 1). The length of this scroll is rather long, about 5 feet tall, which is common for hanging…

AI Rackae+5 Rackae and I were going to Quincy Market in Boston, Massachusetts. We boarded the Amtrak and arrived in Boston at 3:45. After arriving, we walked approximately one mile to our destination. When we got to Quincy Market, we were approached by a man to take his photograph with the live street art. You know the ones that pretend to be statues by holding a pose for as long as possible. Rackae was more than happy to take the photo for him. After the photo was taken, we moved on. We had fun…

It is said that history repeats itself. To a variety of cultures sport has held similar meanings, during different historical periods. Today, sport is often referred to as just a game, but not many of us have dealt with obstacles of being an immigrant in America. Yep (2009) described how a playground in Chinatown San Francisco affected the Chinese immigrant community. The playground provided recognition, a sense of community and a sense of cultural pride to the Chinese immigrants. With the…