The Transnational Experiences of Chinese Immigrant Youth in the US
The Transnational Experiences of Chinese Immigrant Youth in the US

Author: Xiangyan Liu

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2021-02-09

Total Pages: 203

ISBN-13: 1000344428

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Detailing ethnographic research conducted in U.S. public high schools, this text considers how Chinese immigrant youth's educational positionality and identity are shaped by diasporic and transnational migrant experiences. The Transnational Experiences of Chinese Immigrant Youth in the US presents a critical examination of themes relevant to Chinese immigrant education such as academic achievement, English language proficiency, and cultural and social capital. The intersection between diaspora and education is explored to highlight the existence of multi-layered youth identities, which exist beyond and between national boundaries, and which embody the concept of global citizenship. Building on this realization, chapters consider how institutional structures might be better designed to meet the needs of students who arrive in host countries due to larger global forces. This text will primarily be of interest to doctoral students, researchers, and scholars with an interest in multicultural education and the sociology of education. Those interested in the Asian diaspora, race and ethics, and educational research methods more broadly will also benefit from this volume.

Reflections of an Immigrant
Reflections of an Immigrant

Author: Claude Chan

Publisher: Stratton Press

Published: 2017-11-23

Total Pages: 494

ISBN-13: 9781947355255

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In 1927, Claude Chan was born to a young couple who were third generation Chinese. They lived in British Guiana, a British colony on the northern coast of South America. Times were harsh and conditions were poor. By the time Claude turned sixteen, both his parents had died from the harshness of a third world country. Claude was the oldest of 6 siblings: 4 boys, 2 girls. Claude Chan writes his amazing life story of how he endured the hardships of getting an education and eventually becomes a medical doctor. He shares how he found God at a young age, and throughout his life, he explains how God becomes an integral part of his daily living. Claude eventually helps each of his siblings come to the USA where they each become a health professional and begin a new course for their life. Dr. Chan tells of the life experiences of raising five young boys with his dear wife Carol. Together as a family, they embark on many journeys and experiences which will bring out many chuckles and smiles. Follow his life as he describes his love for this country. Enjoy and feel the patriotism he shows and the heroism he rightfully earned as he commands his troops during the Gulf War. All these stories and experiences will warm the depths of the human soul. What a legacy Claude Chan has left for his family and friends. This autobiography is truly an example of The American Dream, as well as a lesson on letting God be our supreme Commander. Claude's experiences will help you ponder and wonder on what kind of legacy you are leaving to your future generations. A must read for anyone who cares about people. --Stephen K. Blumberg, PhD Professor Emeritus and former Mayor This easy-to-read narrative is inspiring, funny, and fast-paced. --Mary Jane Najor, PhD Hospital Administrator Everyone should read Reflections of an Immigrant. --Jim Brown, PhD Graduate Professor

Stories and Reflections of Immigrant Activists in Europe
Stories and Reflections of Immigrant Activists in Europe

Author: Dita Vogel

Publisher: Peter Lang

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 154

ISBN-13: 9783631584224

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This book shares the stories and reflections of 40 foreign-born activists in different European states. The immigrants vividly report on their paths into active participation in the societies in which they live. They reflect on their own role as links and mediators between different groups, as role models and door openers for newcomers and young second-generation immigrants, and as admonishers and advocates. The stories encompass unique experiences of special persons, but they also illustrate general challenges for the integration of immigrants in Europe. All those who are interested in migration and integration issues should find the book interesting and inspiring reading. In addition, adult educators may find real-life examples for their workshops and courses. Careful introductions and complementary information-boxes support this purpose.

Chinese Americans and Their Immigrant Parents
Chinese Americans and Their Immigrant Parents

Author: Terry S Trepper

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2013-05-13

Total Pages: 123

ISBN-13: 1136389369

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Based on culture-related themes derived from the author's psychotherapeutic work with young Chinese-American professionals, this important book relates personal problems and conditions to specific sources in Chinese and American cultures and the immigration experience. Unique and practical, this is a nonclinical work that will help Asian Americans connect historical and cultural meanings to their Chinese roots. It will also give educators, mental health professionals, and those working with Chinese populations firsthand insight into the lives and identities of Chinese-American immigrants. Exploring the meaning and arrangement of Chinese family names, the bonds among family members, and the different contexts of “self” to Chinese Americans, this valuable book offers you insight into the dilemma between “self” and “family” that both the younger and older generations must face in American society. In order to help you understand Chinese immigrants or help your clients, Chinese Americans and Their Immigrant Parents provides you with information about several differences found between the two cultures, such as: understanding that words and concepts may not relate to the same emotions or translate exactly between languages realizing that strong family bonds of the Chinese fosters interdependence, unlike Americans who admire self-assertiveness and independence recognizing the fear that Chinese immigrant parents have of losing their strong family ties and seeing their children forsake customs because they do not want to be seen as “different” discovering why risk-taking and adventurous acts are discouraged by many Chinese parents comprehending the great importance to Chinese parents of continuing their family and raising successful children acknowledging the different roles of men and women within several different contexts in American and Chinese societiesWith personal vignettes, humor, and interesting insights, Chinese Americans and Their Immigrant Parents: Conflict, Identity, and Values demonstrates how some Chinese Americans are connecting historical and cultural meanings to their Chinese roots and bridging generational gaps between themselves and their parents to create a truly cross-cultural identity.

Self-Construction in a Transcultural Context
Self-Construction in a Transcultural Context

Author: Yijia Zuo

Publisher: Springer Nature

Published: 2022-07-16

Total Pages: 186

ISBN-13: 9811936714

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This book explores the ways in which individuals construct and integrate self-positions in a transcultural context, by adopting a pluralist theoretical and methodological approach that includes both Western post-modern viewpoints and ancient Chinese philosophical ideas. The book starts with stories of two second-generation Chinese young people and their mothers' life experiences in the UK, which can be seen as an epitome of individuals living in the modern and complex environment of the time. Using social constructionist viewpoints, it then analyzes the overt interaction between the individual and outside environment and interprets the recessive interaction, such as the individual’s psychological response to the outside environment, which might be unknown to him or herself, using the psychodynamic approach based on object relations theory and other psychoanalytic concepts, such as defense mechanisms. The book uses Confucian philosophy to show how Chinese people think about the relation between other people and themselves and also integrates different and even opposing theories and viewpoints from Taoist philosophy. This creative book provides a theoretical and practical approach to explore the conception of “self” and the way in which individuals construct their self-positions in a complex context. Combining cutting-edge Western psycho-social viewpoints and ancient Chinese philosophy, it appeals to readers interested in “self,” psycho-social approaches, psychoanalytic viewpoints and Chinese philosophy.