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    Cliff and Early Chinese Notions Introduction The philosophies of early Chinese thinkers differ greatly from the mindset of modern day philosophers. The four major philosophies of China‚ Confucianism‚ Mohism‚ Taoism and Legalism arose primarily during the Warring States era from 475 BC to 221 BC. Following the end of the Qin Dynasty and the fall of Qin Shi Huang‚ Confucianism became the dominant philosophical school in China. Confucianism represented the teachings of Chinese philosopher‚ Confucius

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    How vital were the Chinese laborers in opening up the West for America through the completion of the Transcontinental Railroad? Elizabeth Chen 8290673 Word Count: 1887 How vital were the Chinese laborers in opening up the West for America through the completion of the Transcontinental Railroad? A. Plan of Investigation This investigation evaluates the importance of Chinese immigrants who labored to complete the transcontinental railroad‚ and how their role opened the settlement of the

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    American Born Chinese- The Need to Belong The book starts out with three seemingly different tales‚ and then merges them all together. In the book American Born Chinese‚ all 3 stories largely reflect about needing‚ or wanting‚ to fit in. The first tale is about the Monkey King who goes to a celestial dinner party‚ but is denied entrance because he is a monkey and does not wear shoes. He then locks himself in his chamber to learn the twelve disciplines of kung fu‚ when he is summoned to the

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    Cultural Assessment of Elderly Chinese Americans NUR/542 Cultural Assessment of Elderly Chinese Americans Chinese Americans make up the largest subgroup of Asian and Pacific Islanders (APIs)‚ one of the fastest growing ethnic groups‚ currently representing 4% of the total U.S. population [4] (Parikh‚ Fahs‚ Shelley‚ & Yemeni‚ 2009‚ p. 7). This cultural assessment will describe elderly Chinese Americans in Flushing‚ New York‚ their ethnic and cultural health practices‚ religious belief systems

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    American Born Chinese was a book that I would have initially missed reading because it didn’t appeal to me then. However‚ it wasn’t until the three narratives intertwined at the end that I realized that this was a great read. Jin‚ Danny‚ and the Monkey King all have one thing in common; they try to become something they are not‚ and they lose their sense of identity until the realization of the truth that we cannot fight who we really are. Jin comes to America and desperately tries to fit in with

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    as sorghum which became part of the Chinese diet. Hu Sihui‚ an intellectual physician during this time period wrote a guide that was later excavated that taught citizens how to cook healthy meals. This cook book including both Chinese and Mongol food practices. The Mongol influence impacted the Chinese diet through the implementation of more foreign traditions and cuisines. Scholars credit the Mongols for adding many types of cheese and yogurt to the Chinese diet. The Yuan Dynasty ended on

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    with a broken transportation barrier‚ we still can feel a different culture between the Chinese and the west. There are three main differences between the Chinese and Western culture; personality development‚ diet‚ and religion. First‚ the Chinese concern about a big family‚ but the west puts emphasis on self-development. Actually‚ all are not thieves that dogs bark at‚ we believe not all the Chinese and the west are the only type that I mentioned‚ but I think it is general characteristic

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    In many of the readings we have explored in class about Chinese culture have many similarities and differences with my experience of American culture. For example‚ the way businesses are ran‚ are different. There is no such thing as suing in China. Also people’s jobs are set in stone so China doesn’t have as hard working citizens. In both cultures I think the mixing of age groups is similar. Something I think is really different‚ is how people in China seem to receive an equal pay as their associates

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    oppression and racial issues in American like for instance problem with the classiest‚ poverty‚ and white privilege that continue to exist between white American and Chinese American. Another reason for the people to have anxiety about white privilege and the impact of oppression and racial issues in American like for instance‚ Chinese American is suffering racism from white American for being treats in economic and job opportunity. There is also an important area of social justice for white privilege

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    What better way to celebrate the upcoming Chinese New Year than immersing yourself in an afternoon of festive music? In their one-hour concert here at the lavish Esplanade Concert Hall‚ Braddell Heights Chinese Orchestra lived up to expectations with a captivating repertoire of New Year’s classics. Established in 1985‚ Braddell Heights Chinese Orchestra is one of Singapore’s leading community-based orchestras with members ranging from young amateur to semi-retired musicians. Known for their musical

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