The Chinese Way

or horses are given food. If there is no feeling of reverence, wherein lies the difference” (De Bary, Chan and Watson 27). Hence, a man should be filial to his parents inside his house and show reverence to his elders outside his house. This is the way to know to know the will of heaven. Heaven desires gentleman to do certain things and not to do others, and to follow the will of heaven family is the starting point. From family it spreads out to society, from society to country and from country…

other DCs, and as Gee said, people in this world are not only just in one DC, people are in mutable DCs at the same time (Gee). The members in OUSCSS could share Chinese culture in other DCs, such as in their class, they can invite their foreign friends to join in the Chinese events, or they could be a member in another DC, and propagate Chinese culture in this DC. This is a similar idea as Gee’s, and he called it as “discourse maps”. In his opinion, the “discourse maps” means that there is a…

move to defend the borders, as well as give the Chinese a sense of purpose as a nation, that they would then begin to identify themselves as Chinese. Politically, many elements of the Chinese government stayed the same, as the ruling dynasty was still Manchurian, a civil service exam was used, and the Manchu ruled under the dynasty of Heaven. Economically, China received major changes when the influx of silver became a commodity within the Chinese government, causing a massive period of…

story, The Struggle to Be an All-American Girl, she reveals denial and shame towards her parent’s culture to illuminate the importance of having multiple cultures in a person’s life. Though reading this story one can discover her denial towards her Chinese culture was because she just wanted to integrate and be like the rest. The majority of children will be forced into ideas that are presented and taught by the parents. The parent is only passionate to keep the traditions that are passed down…

learning about herself, where her family comes from and also relates to the overall theme of the story. The setting in a narrative is one of the many ways we learn about a character. In Amy Tan’s “A Pair of Tickets,” June May, the protagonist, at the age of fifteen…

Occupational therapists are challenged with understanding and adapting their practices to meet the needs of clients who are accustomed to different cultures. Chinese families are heavily rooted in their traditional rituals and cultural origins, which have a dramatic influence on the daily routines. The disparities between cultures can pose a significant barrier if occupational therapists discredit the importance of a client’s lifestyle. In order to promote maximum occupational performance, it is…

Flower and the Secret Fan is a novel written by Lisa See about Chinese life and culture in the 1800s. Not only is this book about life in general but mainly the hardships and struggles of being a woman and living within a culture such as the ancient one depicted in the novel. Being born in China in the late 1800s and into the early 1900s, Lily was exposed to a lot of Chinese history originating from various ancient dynasties in Chinese history. (thesis) As people have learned over time, not all…

transmission of HIV with the creation of the PREP pill. It is possible to connect with someone who is half-way across the globe. However, not all newly developed possibilities are for the better. Change and development can alter and mold the whole spatial entity of a country and culture into something completely unrecognizable. This change is seen in the upper class of the mainland Chinese in China. The new wealthy class of China is trying to alter its sensory perception to match its new status.…

culture is formed around speaking up and being different. The American culture differs in many ways from the Asian culture; the Chinese culture values family and traditional roles, while Americans value individuality. In the novel Woman Warrior by Maxine Hong Kingston, the protagonist, Maxine, struggles to adapt to the surrounding American culture as she grows up in a family that follows traditional Chinese culture. The clashing of cultures causes Maxine to question her identity and struggle to…

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…