The Accidental Asian analysis paper sociology Eric Liu grew up doubting his own identity. Early on he had trouble dealing with the problems of being an Asian-American. Growing up in a white suburban neighborhood Liu constantly felt out of place in. The suburbs that he grew up in caused him to struggle with his individuality. Who and what was he? How did he fit in the “big picture” as an American? He grew up with a family that allowed him to choose what he wanted to be never forcing any culture
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Escape to Gold Mountain: Section Two Comprehension Questions Chapter Six – “Storm Clouds of Hatred” 1. The Central Pacific Railroad made travelling to the West Coast from the East much faster and less dangerous. What did this mean for the Chinese people who had settled on the West Coast? - They had to find other places to live – The Chinese people faced discrimination from the new white settlers‚ who thought that they were entitled to have the jobs‚ not the Chinese people who already
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begun. The Central Pacific Railroad‚ working from the west‚ hired any Chinese to build their part of the railroad. (A Chinaman’s) The Chinese had to level ground‚ lay tracks‚ and blast tunnels through where the railroad would run. (A Chinaman’s) The Chinese were well known for their cheap labor. By 1867‚ the Chinese represented 90 percent of the workforce employed. (A Chinaman’s) The Chinese worked alongside others‚ like Africans. Both were discriminated against by the U.S‚ and were treated quite
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Stereotypes can be hurtful and they can be helpful. Eric Liu combats Asian stereotypes and his own thoughts of inferiority with a conscious strategy of assimilation that leads to further the spread of Asian American stereotypes and the loss of his own individuality. When someone finds him or herself in an unfamiliar place‚ they tries to adapt to the surroundings by blending in. Liu believes that the way to "make it" in America is to "achieve whiteness" (148). Liu believes to be successful one must "[bleach]
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considered a good Samaritan by nature? Everyone defines citizenship differently‚ but overall the intentions of good citizenship are all the same. In the article‚ Great Citizenship‚ by Eric Liu‚ and Nick Hanauer‚ citizenship is carefully examined and defined as much more than a legal citizen in a particular country. Liu and Hanauer inform the readers on what citizenship really means‚ what people are missing out on and what more they can do to better themselves as citizens and help society. Doing things
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Webster’s Dictionary as “A good position‚ chance or prospect for achievement” which is easily connected to the idea of The American Dream. After all‚ isn’t America known as “The land of opportunity”? Most people came to America‚ and still come for that matter‚ in search of a better life through hard work and dedication to their cause. In “Chinaman’s Chance: Reflections on the American Dream” by Eric Liu‚ it is stated that “...it (the American Dream)
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“White privilege”. A controversial topic but no less of a social issue. Eric Liu had achieved the status of “honorary white”. With this “high” ranking come certain rights‚ privileges that make life in the Western world somewhat “simple.” Liu provided examples of what comes with these privileges. “I have never once been the victim of blatant discrimination‚ I have been in the inner sanctums of political power.” and “I expect my voice to be heard.” White privilege is being treated with more respect
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Ah Goong He is a free man hired as a railroad worker in Maxine Hong Kinston’s The Grandfather of the Sierra Nevada Mountains‚ who is the Grandfather of the narrator‚ leaving home several times to work in America. He lived and took “the Chinaman’s chance” to work for the love of his wife and family. Bak Goong He is a Chinese labor in Maxine Hong Kinston’s Great Grandfather of the Sandalwood Mountains‚ who is the Great Grandfather of the narrator‚ coming to Hawaii as a tough worker in land. He
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Rachel Kinane Mrs. Gallagher American Studies 29 August 2017 Why Ordinary People Need To Understand Power: Eric Liu In this Ted Talk‚ Liu discusses the negative connotations in the world of corporations‚ such as the words “civics” and “power”‚ which relate to boring and evil respectively. I strongly agree with him on this point‚ as this is how these words are usually portrayed in the media or in day to day life. However‚ I disagree with how he just wants
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mandatory. The source points out how important it is for an American citizen to vote. Eric Liu not only explains the pro side of his opinion‚ but he also shows the con side as well. The author uses his knowledge to show people that mandatory voting would make elections valid. This means that if voting were to be mandatory‚ people would have to pay more attention and put more thought in who they would vote for. Liu gives strong information on voting and it’s importance but his main reason for writing
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