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regions. While the word queer is a convenient umbrella term for different gender identities and sexualities, its history as a term used by mostly white American academics contributes to the overall hegemonic nature of queer identities and discourse. In Taiwan, the local term “tongzhi” (an umbrella term similar to queer) has been somewhat eroded by western queer terminology (Welker & Cam 2006). Social activist Josephine Ho argues that adopting a universal language for queer identities is a key…

I am appealing this honor code violation because I used a tutor to get help for Financial Accounting and I did not violate any of the honor code or rules in the syllabus. I am offered help labs to have any of my questions about the class and the material answered. Unfortunately, I can’t make it to the help labs because I am a student athlete and it conflicts with my practice time. So, for an alternative I asked student athlete services to provide me with a tutor so I can get my questions…

countries. The results of Nixon’s week in China benefited both countries. As the trip neared its end, the two governments issued the Shanghai Communiqué. The document recognized China and Taiwan as one inclusive China. It was not a case of two Chinas, one China and one Taiwan, or an independent Taiwan. The Shanghai Communiqué…

7 failed to provide a greater sense of Pan Asianism in the film then it led to believe. I found there to be more cause for cultural division and ethnic alienation amongst the peoples in Taiwan during the movie purely based on number of events where conflict arose more than assimilation. Even though pop culture influences such as mainstream pop and slapstick comedy had a significant role in the success of Cape No. 7, it was also attributed…

I have wanted to be a teacher for as long as I can remember. Growing up, I played “school” with my siblings, dolls and friends quite often. A huge part of my story is the fact that I was raised in Taiwan from the age of two until I came to the States for college. In Taiwan, the ability to speak English is extremely sought after. When I was in 6th grade, some of my Taiwanese neighbors asked me to teach English to their kids who were about my age. That is how I began my first “teaching” job. I…

The article "Women's and Men's Gender Role Attitudes in Coastal China and Taiwan" by Su-hao Tu and Ying-hwa Chang, explains Taiwanese attitudes towards gender role from the perspective in social and economic changes. The film, Eat Drink Man Woman (1994) by Ang Lee, shows a Taiwanese family with characters who highlight some of the results found by the researchers. In the movie, the character of Jia Chien illustrated a woman with an egalitarian gender attitude which confirm the conclusion of…

its jurisdiction and extending outward from the coast about 31⁄2statute miles,” however, whose jurisdiction does that area fall under. The sea is classified as being between Malacca Straights to the Strait of Taiwan. Significant regional competitors for the maritime control include; China, Taiwan, Vietnam, Cambodia, and the Philippines, with yet still smaller regions laying claim too. Among some other non-direct bodies of interest include the United States and Japan. So why…

Self-Decision According to the article “Four Models of the Physician-Patient Relationship,” the authors, Ezekiel J. Emanuel and Linda L. Emanuel, divided the physician-patient relationship into four different models: the paternalistic model, the informative model, the interpretive model and the deliberative model. In the paternalistic model, the doctor treats his patients that he considers the best. In the informative model, the doctor shares his professional knowledge and treatment options to…

Niang, a real historical figure dating from 960 A.D to 988 A.D. In addition, Mazu has also made many appearances in Chinese legends and myths. Many people, of whom a large amount are fishermen, in coastal areas situated in south-eastern China and Taiwan islands, are known to worship her. Mazu or Lin Mo Niang was born on March 23, 960 A.D. In the 13th century, legends concerning the life of Lin Mo Niang were confirmed. She did not cry at birth nor in the later months of her infant hood, thus…

Another important aspect of globalization is immigration. Another major change brought about by globalization is immigration. As advances in transportation made the movement of goods easier, they also made the movement of labor easier. Immigrants make up a small, yet increasingly significant portion of the population, increasing from 2.6% in 1960 to 3.3% in 2015 (“International Migrants by Country of Destination, 1960-2015”). Nearly two thirds of them emigrated to Europe and Asia in 2015, while…