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Domestic Violence, 2005.
A look at the problem of domestic violence among Asian-Americans.
3,786 words (approx. 15.1 pages), 4 sources, MLA, AU$ 152.95
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This paper introduces, discusses, and analyzes the topic of domestic violence against Asian-American women. Specifically, the paper discusses domestic violence among Asian-Americans in the United States.
Introduction
Reason Why People Left Their Own Home (Country)
General Idea about Domestic Violence/Welfare and API
Domestic Violence Specific to API Women - Vietnamese
Distinguishing Dynamics
Meaning of Physical Abuse
Abusive Community Norms
Negative Effects on the Community
Language as Well as Culture
Mental Health Issues of Family and Child Rearing
Recommendation
Question and Answer for Immigrant and Refugee Women
You have a Right to be Free from Violence in your Own Home
Conclusion
Confront the Problem of Resettlement
The Different Individuals Deal with their Heritage and Create a New Life for Themselves in a Country That Is Not Always Welcoming Them
From the Paper
"Domestic violence is widespread in the United States, and widespread among Asian American women. Studies indicate that some form of domestic abuse occurs in one out of two marital relationships (Rimonte 328). Researchers estimate that domestic abuse involves at least 2 million married Americans each year. The number rises even more when researchers add in the numbers of abusive non-married and gay couples (Hamberger and Renzetti xi). As the numbers indicate, domestic abuse can occur in any relationship, from male-female to gay and lesbian. In the American community, many of these abusive relationships go unreported, and the same is true of the Asian community. Most abusers have a pattern of abuse as children, or are prone to violent and/or antisocial behavior. In fact, many abusers have much in common with violent criminals."
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Han China's One Child Policy, 2005.
A discussion of the advantages and disadvantages of China's one child per family policy.
2,276 words (approx. 9.1 pages), 9 sources, APA, AU$ 103.95
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This paper describes the social and economic conditions that gave rise to China's one child policy, a policy directed only at the Han Chinese and not minorities within the country, and then takes a look at the advantages and disadvantages of this policy, as well as its consequences. The paper concludes with recommendations for addressing the population explosion in China.
Introduction
Advantages
Disadvantages
Ethnographic/Social Considerations
Social Consequences
Benefits vs. Problems
Government and Han Chinese
Conclusions/Recommendations
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"The population of China has been exploding in the last several decades, with reports of more than 549 million people in the early 20th century alone (Smith, 1991). The population reached and exceeded 1 billion in the 1980s, more than one-fifth of the world's total population (Smith, 1991:116). China's tremendous population growth has resulted in many problems. One major concern is that there is not enough land to support the number of people living in the country. The population growth has continued despite a lack of increases in the amount of cultivatable land thus there is only half as much land per capita for example in 1979 as there was in 1949, and the number has continued to decline through the nineties (Smith, 1991)."
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Asian-American Literature, 2004.
This paper reviews Asian-American history and provides a course outline for incorporating Asian-American literature studies into middle-school or high-school coursework.
2,320 words (approx. 9.3 pages), 6 sources, MLA, AU$ 104.95
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This paper explains that Asian-American literature, which has grown considerably over the last several decades, is considered one of the subdivisions of multicultural literature. The author points out that scholarly and popular interest in Asian-American literature is of recent vintage, having found its direct roots in student activism at San Francisco State and the University of California, Berkeley in the late 1960s, which resulted in the creation of interdisciplinary ethnic studies programs; today, courses in Asian-American literature are common throughout U.S. higher education. The paper relates that Asian-American literature is an oft-contested field due to the wide variety of cultures and backgrounds in the Asian-Americans culture; however, this variety of backgrounds has given rise to writings reflective of cross-generational concerns and styles.
Table of Contents
Introduction
History
Course Outline
Course Abstract
Fiction
Group Project
Single Project
Survey
Conclusion
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"When considering the history of Asian-American literature, it is necessary to also look at the history of those who came to the United States since its formation. In reviewing the Asian-American literature, it is also important to note the history of Asian immigration to the United States. The Chinese first started immigrating to the United States during the mid- to late-1860s, as part of the gold rush. They provided cheap labor for farms and the transcontinental railroad. Other Asian groups joined them during this same time to work in the Hawaiian sugar plantations or California farm fields. The Asians were recognized as second-class citizens from their very first days in the country. However, they still had to contribute 50 percent of the taxes collected in California between 1850 and 1870 because of the Foreign Miners Tax of 1850. Other discriminatory events included the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1885, which initiated a ban on Chinese immigration."
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Mothers and Daughters: "The Joy Luck Club".
Describes the complex relationship between the mothers and daughters in Amy Tan's novel, "The Joy Luck Club".
1,541 words (approx. 6.2 pages), 4 sources, MLA, AU$ 74.95
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This paper explains the prevailing theme of mother-daughter relationships in Amy Tan's novel, "The Joy Luck Club," and looks at the novel's focus on the need for Asian-born mothers and their daughters to reconcile the past with the present.
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"One way Tan came to terms with this was embracing multiple perspectives and dual identities, Chinese and American. "I think that the other reason that I've become a storyteller is that I was raised with so many different conflicting ideas that it posed many questions for me in life, and those questions became a filter for looking at all my experiences and seeing them from different angles. That's what I think that a storyteller does, and underneath the surface of the story is a question or a perspective or a nagging little emotion, and then it grows." (Giles, 1995) The multi-layered narrative structure of The Joy Luck Club generated by this upbringing is striking, as it alternates past and present, between the different perspectives of the members of the club and their daughters."
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The Conflict in Kashmir, 2004.
A discussion of the conflict in Kashmir.
2,265 words (approx. 9.1 pages), 5 sources, MLA, AU$ 103.95
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This paper presents a realistic perspective of the Kashmir conflict. The paper outlines the background of the dispute in Kashmir, identifying the struggle of both India and Pakistan claiming rights to the region. The paper analyzes the suffering caused to the people of Kashmir as a result of the conflict and concludes that, according to the realist approach, the Pakistani side seems to be more on track with regard to reality in Kashmir.
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"Thus, examples of reality may include such things as poverty, an illness, fire, unemployment, warfare, a physical confrontation, etc. Further, and perhaps even more important in the context of the Kashmir conflict, is the notion that not only is reality a 'thing' indicated by its ability to cause some effect, but that the individual's understanding or acknowledgement of reality is subject to all kinds of historical and other influences. It draws a clear distinction between reality and our knowledge of reality (Basden, 2004). In order to explore this, let us consider the 'bones' of the conflict in Kashmir."
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Immigrant Oppression of Japan-Americans, 2004.
An analysis of immigrant oppression, with a focus on the internment of Americans of Japanese ancestry.
1,700 words (approx. 6.8 pages), 7 sources, MLA, AU$ 81.95
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This paper discusses the cultural victimization of the Japanese internment marking the beginning of the American entry into World War II. The paper explains that there was no remittance given to any Japanese-American, and ethnicity was the only real determining factor for incarceration within a camp. The writer points out that, even people of significant social importance and wealth, who were second and even third generation Japanese-Americans, were evacuated, as can be attested to by the incarceration and internment of the well-known and well-respected Stanford professor, Yamato Ichihashi.
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"Immigrants have always offered a colorful perspective of the lands they choose to settle. As outsiders they can view customs and traditions that the natural born citizen simply take to be a standard practice, in most if not all places. Yet, immigrants make it clear that the world is not so similar and something even as simple as the way a person holds his or her head can be different in nearly every culture. It is with this special perspective that the voices of immigrants color the world in which they live. Yet, as outsiders their perspective or reality rarely achieved appreciation form those who fear the unknown. It is for this reason that the immigrant is often the victim of oppression and subjugation that further colors their view of their chosen culture and can also starkly affect their worldview for the rest of their lives."
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Asian Literature, 2004.
A review of the book, "Reading Asian-American Literature" by Sau-ling Cynthia Wong.
974 words (approx. 3.9 pages), 1 source, MLA, AU$ 50.95
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This paper discusses the idea of a racial shadow as is described in the book, "Reading Asian-American Literature" by Sau-ling Cynthia Wong. The paper examines Wong's opinion that many Asian-Americans are pulled in two directions at once and thus have a psychological, bipolar split. This desire to blend into the American culture is common in many Asian-American literary works, and the paper presents examples from a few of them.
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"Wong uses the term Doppleganger, which is a derivation of the German 'double walker,' a spiritual double or matching part of a living person. It is believed by many people that somewhere on this planet everyone has an identical unrelated double. Sometimes the Dopplegangers have the same interests and behaviors; other times, the two are in direct opposition to one another. If they should meet, says the myth, they will both die. The authors and characters in the above-mentioned Asian-American novels, who have both beings or Dopplegangers living within the same body, are especially affected. They cannot hope to forever stay clear of their double and get on with life. The double or racial shadows will live internally and either be a source of strength and support or of weakness and destruction depending on how the other handles the duality."
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Mask Dance in Indian Culture, 2004.
An analysis of the mask dance in Indian culture.
1,369 words (approx. 5.5 pages), 2 sources, MLA, AU$ 66.95
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This paper discusses the Indian culture's mask dance. The paper explains that the nation of India has a long history associated with dance as a form of communication and expression. The paper contends that dances are more than just a fusion of choreographic movements; dance in India represents a way of telling tales of historical events, passion, romance, and even tales of treachery and woe.
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"Dance in the culture has always represented some of the more inner reflections regarding the country's combination of historical turbulence mixed with the nation's religious and inner peace oriented factions such as Hinduism. "The Arts of India are the illustration of the religious life of the Hindus. Like their faith, the arts have been preserved for the past three thousand years, from change and decay, from foreign invasions, and from the fury of the nature. We owe its preservation to the future generations. For, it exemplifies how life can indeed revolve around the arts." (Kamat, 2004) In other words, dance in Indian culture is seen as more than just a fusion of detailed and non-meaningful movements; it is more a system for delivering aspects of the culture to the masses."
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Amy Tan's Works, 2005.
A look at the main theme shared in three works by Amy Tan.
3,111 words (approx. 12.4 pages), 8 sources, MLA, AU$ 132.95
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This paper explores the dominant theme of mother-daughter conflict and fragmented cultural identity in Amy Tan's "The Joy Luck Club," "Two Kinds," and "The Kitchen God's Wife".
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"Waverly's mother, misunderstanding her daughter's angry outburst, thinks Waverly is saying she is ashamed of her Chinese mother, especially to be seen with her in public. But Waverly means simply that she would like her mother to stop bragging about her because she herself feels embarrassed by it. The misunderstanding brought about by this heated exchange, however, clouds the mother-daughter relationship for years afterward. Neither one can or will forget about it, even long after Waverly grows up and leaves home. To Waverly's Chinese mother, family solidarity and pride is her most important value. But to her American-born and thoroughly Americanized daughter, individuality and independence are far more important, and she resents what she sees as her mother's smothering attitude. In this early scene in the novel, Waverly is not in fact rejecting her mother, but instead simply asserting her own separateness from her, a distinction Waverly's mother finds impossible to understand."
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"Dead on Arrival", 2004.
A review of the short story, "Dead on Arrival" written by Linh Dinh.
1,001 words (approx. 4.0 pages), 5 sources, MLA, AU$ 52.95
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This paper discusses and analyzes the short story, "Dead on Arrival" by Linh Dinh. Specifically, the paper explains what interesting items relate to Asian-American literalities in the story. The paper explains that Dinh's writing style is quite unique, with each snippet of information in the story somehow relating to his own life, but also the life he believes Americans on the other side of the world live. These literalities add depth to the story, but also relate to the cross-culture of Asian- Americans, indicating how they are torn between the ways of their ancestors and the ways of modern America.
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"This short story, really simply a set of small vignettes and thoughts placed together illustrate much about the culture of the Vietnamese people. It also illustrates how difficult it can be to assimilate culturally into the melting pot known as America. While Americans do not see anything odd about their culture or way of life, to strangers, everything can be intimidating and odd. For example, Dinh writes, "When people say 'I'm buying a house,' what do they mean by that? I mean, what store is big enough to hold a bunch of houses? Or even just one house? And how are you going to take a house home with you after you bought it?" ("Dead" 110). This example is amusing, but it points out just how different our cultures are, and how things that seem quite simple and straight forward to us, might seem far different to someone from another country."
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Hong Kong and Taiwan, 2004.
An analysis of the roles played by Hong Kong and Taiwan in Chinese history.
2,332 words (approx. 9.3 pages), 10 sources, MLA, AU$ 104.95
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This paper examines the roles of both Taiwan and Hong Kong in Chinese history and discusses each country's current situation in relation to China. Additionally, the paper analyzes Hong Kong's model of reunification with China and presents its impact on the future of Taiwan. The paper shows that, although Hong Kong and Taiwan have many ties with China, each has its own valid history, present, and future that is separate from that of mainland China.
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"Taiwan has long been a part of China?s history. As early as 1544, Portuguese colonizers discovered the Taiwan island, and dubbed it Ilha Formosa, or the beautiful island. However, it was not until 1582 that the island became known in European navigation. By 1624, Dutch settlers had erected a fort on the isle, and had begun to colonize the southwestern area as the Dutch East Indies Company. At that point, there were not signs of any Chinese Imperial Government in the area, and was thus not considered part of China (Kung, Chia, 1). However, Spanish settlers in northern Taiwan also began to develop the area in 1626, and were in conflict with the Dutch East Indies Company. By 1942, the Dutch had expelled the Spanish from Northern Taiwan, and had begun to bring in Chinese immigrant labor for their sugar plantations and rice fields. As these workers began to tire of the trek back and forth to China, they settled in the area, often marrying the aborigine settlers. Thus, the Taiwanese race began (Ito, 4)."
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Ancient Asian Religions, 2004.
An analysis of ancient Asian religions, specifically Zoroastrianism and Hinduism.
1,978 words (approx. 7.9 pages), 6 sources, MLA, AU$ 91.95
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This paper discusses religions of ancient Asia. The paper contends that, just as the people and customs of ancient Asia were varied, so too were their religious beliefs. As centralized governments and cities came to power, certain religions became favored over others with the aim of establishing a religious base for rule. The paper focuses on Zoroastrianism and Hinduism. The paper claims that these are two of the oldest religions still in practice today, and their histories mirror the most significant events of the ancient world.
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"Ancient Asia was home to many varied peoples, cultures, and religions. The origins of a large number of the prevalent religions in modern Asia date back millennia before the start of the western calendar and Christianity. A myriad of polytheistic and monotheistic religions possessing extremely detailed forms of worship and world views were born out of similar social conditions. The start of formalized religions coincides with the dawn of civilization, or more specifically, the city. Naturally, the earliest religions took on a number of traditionally held beliefs and customs of the native people and worked them into a more rigorous dogma of one form or another. In addition to standardizing the manner by which people worshipped, these formalized religions--particularly in ancient times--were utilized as a tool for social order and extended power to the ruling parties. In short, religions in ancient Asian societies became matters of state by which all actions of the state could be executed and justified. The specific religious view adopted by a given society reveals greatly the values, morals, and social beliefs ingrained in that society and there are many parallels to be drawn between the numerous religions born out of ancient Asia."
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Internet Access, 2005.
A discussion of how the Internet needs to become available to all people, especially in developing countries.
824 words (approx. 3.3 pages), 3 sources, MLA, AU$ 43.95
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This paper argues that, with the technological revolution that has taken place over the past decade, the Internet can no longer be considered a luxury, but rather a necessity. The writer looks at how some developing countries, such as those in Asia, are still far behind in providing Internet access to all their citizens and how this issue needs to be resolved.
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"Internet is certainly not a luxury anymore since it is redefining everything from business networking to socializing to job hunting and working. But for some countries, Internet is still a luxury that only the rich can afford. This is because these countries are characterized by growing poverty, lack of educational facilities and an increasing dearth of sincere effort for revitalization of technological infrastructure. These countries thus lag behind when it comes to using computers and accessing the Internet. This technological disparity that allows industrialized countries to have greater access to Internet and computers compared to some less-developed nations is termed as digital divide or disparities in Internet access. It is defined as "the gap between those who have access to technology and those who do not."(Arrison, 2002) In specific terms, Digital Divide refers to the persistent gap between individuals, societies, countries, and social classes in their ability to access the Internet and other technologies."
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China?s Health Care System, 2004.
This paper discusses the lack of equity in access to health care and the changing epidemiology of disease patterns related to economic development and the aging population in China.
1,960 words (approx. 7.8 pages), 6 sources, MLA, AU$ 91.95
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This paper explains that, from the 1950s to the 1980s, China made remarkable gains in health and life expectancy due to a broad, publicly financed and implemented disease prevention strategies with accessible health services. Nonetheless, beginning in the early 1990s, mortality rates increased in some very poor areas. The author points out that tuberculosis remains a major killer and cause of morbidity; other infectious and endemic diseases pose significant burdens, particularly in rural areas where the major causes of death are associated with maternal and child health; additional problems are the recent growing incidence of HIV/AIDS and the SARS epidemic. The paper stresses that basic public health functions cannot be provided reliably through reliance on market mechanisms and that public financing is required to benefit the whole of society.
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"China?s image around the world was damaged due to the government?s evasive and tardy response to the challenge of the SARS virus that led to the disease spreading nationwide and worldwide. By the middle of 2003, the disease had spread to more than thirty countries, and the rapidity of the spread triggered fears around the globe resulting in about one hundred countries enforcing border control in an attempt to keep the virus out. More than ten countries announced that Chinese citizens would not be allowed to enter their countries, while the rest imposed restrictions on Chinese citizens going to their countries to prevent a SARS outbreak."
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?Boudoir Thoughts? by Hsu Kan.
This paper discusses the difference in the English translations by poets Ronald Miao and Herbert Giles of the Chinese poem, ?Boudoir Thoughts?, originally written centuries ago by Hsu Kan.
855 words (approx. 3.4 pages), 0 sources, AU$ 44.95
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This paper explains that there is a striking difference between Ronald Miao?s translation of ?Boudoir Thoughts? by Hsu Kan, which is closer to the text of the original, than the very Western-style translation by Herbert Giles. The author points out that, in Miao?s translation, the speaker seems to be mourning the loss of the beloved without blame or bitterness; whereas, in Giles?s reinterpretation, the speaker seems alienated from the beloved and filled with bitterness. The paper relates that the general tone of the poem in Miao?s translation is quieter and has more resigned speech; in Giles?s translation, the tone is far more exorbitant and uses passionate words.
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"This difference begins when Giles addresses the clouds directly, as if they were human: ?O floating clouds... bear on your wings these words... Alas, you float along nor heed my pain, and leave me here...? Giles looks at the clouds and sees them as cruel beings who will betray and abandon the poet. Miao, on the other hand, uses the silence of the clouds as a way to show the scale of the poet in relationship to the world, and to express not abandonment but distance."
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Burma, 2004.
A study of the movement for democracy against the repressive regimes of Burma locally and globally.
1,444 words (approx. 5.8 pages), 6 sources, APA, AU$ 69.95
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This paper examines how the series of military regimes that has ruled Burma since 1962 has devastated its economy, stifled dissent, repressed its people and killed many, and isolated the country from the rest of the free world. It looks at how the persisting repressive regime in Burma has been a long nightmare for its people and a difficult target of intervention for the international community. Through a literature review, it attempts to explore how Burma?s ethnic minorities have fought to form their own separate states, as well as the social factors behind the deterioration of its economy. It also examines how international bodies, such as the United Nations and the European Union, have reacted to the political, economic, and social conditions in Burma.
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"Having gained its independence from Great Britain after 62 colonial years in 1948, Burma enjoyed only a democracy for 14 years when a military coup cut it short in 1988 and plunged the country into a repressive regime. Ethnic minorities have been restive and, despite losing the multiparty elections in 1990 to the National League for Democracy or NLD, the military junta refused to give power up, placed the winning candidate under house arrest and frustrated attempts by local and international forces to restore democracy to the country. As a result, Burma?s population has been suppressed and isolated, dissent has been crushed and its economy in utter distress."
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