Struggle for Ethnic Identity: Narratives by Asian American Professionals
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Book Overview
Dr. Pyong Gap Min and Rose Kim present a compilation of narratives on ethnic identity written by first-, 1.5-, and second-generation Asian American professionals. In an attempt to reconcile the dichotomies long associated with being both Asian and American, these narratives trace the formation of each author's ethnic identity and discuss its importance in shaping his or her professional career. The narratives touch upon common themes of prejudice and discrimination, loss and retention of ethnic subculture, ethnic versus non-ethnic friendship networks, and racial and inter-racial dating patterns. When coupled with Dr. Min's comprehensive introductory chapter on contemporary trends in the study of ethnicity, these narratives prove that constructing one's ethnicity is truly a dynamic process and serve as an invaluable resource for anyone interested in teaching or studying the concepts of ethnic identity.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0761990674
ISBN13:9780761990673
Release Date:January 1999
Publisher:Globe Pequot Publishing Group Inc/Bloomsbury
Length:240 Pages
Weight:0.75 lbs.
Dimensions:0.6" x 6.1" x 9.0"
Customer Reviews
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Eye-opening and enlightening
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago
As part of the first generation of Hmongs (a southeast Asian ethnic group from Laos and Thailand) growing up in America, this book was a great reference for me to reflect and learn from. A lot of the experiences described in this book I can relate to, and a lot deal with situations I have not (yet) experienced.This book is very important for all young Asians out there--especially those who are the first in their families to be born in the U.S.A., or grow up in it. The alienation, pain, joy, discovery, and neverending learning that we experience is something that should be shared with each other.I have learned a lot about myself and about other Asians through this book. I highly recommend it.
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