itself is in need of building; or rebuilding‚ in some cases. The term nation-building in its original sense referred to newly-independent nations in Africa to reshape colonial territories that had been carved out by colonial powers without regard to ethnic or other boundaries. This would later include the creation of paraphernalia such as flags‚ national anthems‚ national days‚ national languages and so on. At the heart of this lay the deep-rooted need to search for a national identity. For many Asian
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diversity of ethnic and racial backgrounds of Americans today is the living legacy of immigration” (Schaefer‚ 2006‚ p.92). The number of immigrants in the United States has grown significantly over the years. Now most immigrants come to the United States for job opportunities or to invest in a business. But years ago although immigrants came for job opportunities then‚ they also came because they interested in the discovery of gold. The Chinese immigrants were also a part the groups that started
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Spike Lee’s Do the Right Thing Cultural Mediation Criticism. “Works of ethnic literature -‐ written by‚ about or for persons who perceived themselves‚ or were perceived by others as members of ethnic groups -‐ may thus be read not only as expressions of mediation between cultures but also as handbooks
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(pg.3). Some schools state that they do not track students but that they place them where they would feel more comfortable. Standardized tests were created to sort “students into ability or achievement groups” (pg.11). But the problem with separating students into this so called achievement groups is that some people question the fairness on standardized tests. Some do not believe that the scores are based on meritocratic factors but on race‚ social class‚ and economic status making this test bias
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can be seen from my very own experiences from institutions‚ to peer groups‚ to media representations‚ and lastly‚ to how I’ve come to view my own sense of identity . 2 2. Great introduction of the idea of race! Now include a thesis statement about the two stories you are using‚ and under what circumstances you will discuss them‚ ie theme‚ symbols‚ etc. [Guillermo Ruvalcaba (TA)] -1- Race is a term that describes a group of people with similar descent. I believe race is determined physical
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of Eastern and Western European nationalities. The largest percentage of my ethnic background is Lithuanian‚ but there is also a mixture of English‚ Irish‚ Danish‚ Scottish‚ and French. For the most part my ethnic background has not played a large part of who I am today. I am a fifth generation American so our family has long since assimilated into the American culture. Also because I come from so many different ethnic backgrounds my family never identified with one specific background over another
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different ethnic groups usually do not agree with others belief and moral values. For instance‚ in India‚ the cow in Hindu society in which people do not eat beef is traditionally identified as a caretaker and a maternal figure while Islamic people can eat it normally. Because of this‚ the whole society becomes less stable and harmonious‚ which can impede the development of society. Another problem is that it is more difficult for the authorities to govern the country because different ethnic groups have
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Sample answer 1） Malaysia is a multi-cultural country. Malays‚ chinese‚ Indians and many other ethnic groups have lived together in Malaysia for generations. All these cultures have influenced each other‚ creating a truly Malaysian culture. The largest ethnic groups in Malaysia are the Malays‚ chinese and Indians. Due to the exists of the different ethnic groups in Malaysia‚ a good communication between different races is very important in Malaysia. Therefore‚ the evolution of communication technology
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theme is centered on the struggles of two groups of racially separated young people‚ and how their environment has molded them. The movie revolves around two protagonists‚ Tony‚ a white ex-jet‚ and Maria‚ the sister of Bernando‚ the leader of the sharks. The two develop a relationship after falling in love at a dance. This story is a retelling of “Romeo and Juliet”‚ with similar events unfolding as the story progresses. The “Jets” the white ethnic group struggle from their broken homes‚ crippling
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Annotated bibliography Bettendorf‚ S. K.‚ &ump; Fischer‚ A. R. (2009). Cultural strengths as moderators of the relationship between acculturation to the mainstream U.S. Society and eating and body-related concerns among Mexican American women. Journal Of Counseling Psychology‚ 56(3)‚ 430-440. doi:10.1037/a0016382 Discusses how ethic identity‚ familism‚ and enculturation serve as protection from issues of acculturation to mainstream U.S. society‚ specifically eating and body related concerns
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