Domestic Workers In Hong Kong: Their Stories, Self-Perception, And Their Portrayal In Hong Kong And Filipino Media,
2018
University of South Carolina - Columbia
Domestic Workers In Hong Kong: Their Stories, Self-Perception, And Their Portrayal In Hong Kong And Filipino Media, Lauren Ernst
Senior Theses
Foreign domestic helpers are one of the most common and unique sights in current-day Hong Kong. On the weekdays, they can be seen walking dogs, taking children to school, and completing chores around the house. On Sundays, they flood the streets in full force, relaxing and taking advantage of their one day off a week. This population faces many challenges during their time in Hong Kong – these challenges are modern as well as historical and include financial, governmental, emotional, and social challenges. Along with the challenges of day to day life, they also face challenges in that their stories …
Gender And Spiritual Possession In The Tale Of Genji,
2018
Bellarmine University
Gender And Spiritual Possession In The Tale Of Genji, Molly Phelps
Undergraduate Theses
This thesis looks at the relationship between gender and the supernatural in Murasaki Shikibu's The Tale of Genji. The goal is to show how Lady Rokujo uses spiritual powers to rebel against the sexual hierarchy of Heian Japan while not fully defying its sexism. This is supported by historical background of the Heian period, examples of the mistreatment of women in the novel, and close analysis of instances of Lady Rokujo's supernatural actions. This analysis shows there is a complicated background to the vengeful spirit trope that still haunts the global imagination.
How To Be The Perfect Asian Wife!,
2018
Macalester College
How To Be The Perfect Asian Wife!, Sophia Hill
Art and Art History Honors Projects
“How to be the Perfect Asian Wife” critiques exploitative power systems that assault female bodies of color in intersectional ways. This work explores strategies of healing and resistance through inserting one’s own narrative of flourishing rather than surviving, while reflecting violent realities. Three large drawings mimic pervasive advertisement language and presentation reflecting the oppressive strategies used to contain women of color. Created with charcoal, watercolor, and ink, these 'advertisements' contrast with an interactive rice bag filled with comics of my everyday experiences. These documentations compel viewers to reflect on their own participation in systems of power.
In The Shadow Of Japanese Identity,
2018
Ursinus College
In The Shadow Of Japanese Identity, Rosendo Lopez-Duran
East Asian Studies Honors Papers
Japan is, as former Prime Minister Asō Tarō once put it, commonly described as being “one race, one civilization, one language and one culture.” This statement reflects a popular conception of Japan as a homogenous nation. However, the purpose of this paper, building on earlier research, is to assess what exactly Japanese identity is, how it is constructed / maintained, and who is and is not considered “Japanese.” The impetus of this inquiry comes from my research of the hisabetsu burakumin, a Japanese social outcaste group, who have undergone significant changes throughout their long history as a socially-constructed “minority.” …
Comparisons Between Chinese And Japanese Characters,
2018
Western Michigan University
Comparisons Between Chinese And Japanese Characters, Ahmina Graves
Honors Theses
The complexity of the Chinese and Japanese writing systems has intrigued those in the West from their first encounter with the characters. Though the two languages are very different, they share components of their writing systems that have been adapted to each language. This paper looks at the differences and similarities between the two strikingly different languages, as well as the effects on literacy the complexity of the orthographies has had in East Asia. The reforms created by each respective government and the motivations behind these reforms is also explored, as well as the future of the use and form …
The Not-So Noble Lie: The Militarization Of The Japanese Population Through Education,
2018
Morehead State University
The Not-So Noble Lie: The Militarization Of The Japanese Population Through Education, Kyle Cochran, Sydney Hackworth, Emily Johnson, Jennifer Likens, Megan Rohmann, John Ernst
Celebration of Student Scholarship Poster Sessions Archive
No abstract provided.
Platonic And Confucian Theories On Music-Parallels And Differences,
2018
Loyola Marymount University and Loyola Law School
Platonic And Confucian Theories On Music-Parallels And Differences, Christian Moreno
Honors Thesis
Music has always been an important part of humanity, and with the advent of the Axial Age, the period between the 8th and 3rd centuries BC where new ways of thinking emerged in a wide range of cultures, two of humanity’s greatest thinkers in Plato and Confucius, would apply their thoughts and theories to music. By examining their opinions of music in their written texts, especially Confucius’ Analects and Plato’s Republic, as well as modern scholarship on the subject like the work of philosopher Mark Muesse, one can gain an insight into the general thinking of these …
How Do Chinese Dialects Reflect The Way In Which Chinese Immigrants Settled In The United States?,
2018
State University of New York at Stony Brook
How Do Chinese Dialects Reflect The Way In Which Chinese Immigrants Settled In The United States?, Tom Yang
Asian & Asian American Studies Student Research Symposium
As the world’s largest ethnic group, Han Chinese constitute approximately 92% of the population of China and near 20% of the population of the word. With so many people distributed in a vast area, there are several dialect groups which are closely related to the hometown of the different speakers. The Mandarin in northern China can be quite easily understood by most Chinese citizens, since it’s not much different from Putonghua, the Modern Standard Mandarin. While the languages spoken in southern China, especially the Wu, Min, Hakka, and Yue, may sound like foreign languages to those different dialect groups users. …
Uri@Spacecucumber: An Intimate Look At Gender And Societal Issues In Japanese Tattooing,
2018
State University of New York at Stony Brook
Uri@Spacecucumber: An Intimate Look At Gender And Societal Issues In Japanese Tattooing, Coral Kopetz
Asian & Asian American Studies Student Research Symposium
This narrative provides a powerful feminist aspect in terms of the struggles and successes of being an independent female tattoo artist in the thriving hub of Osu-‐Kannon, Nagoya. This narrative also tackles the issue of the recent developments facing tattooing that seek to threaten artists such as Uri and seeks to drive them underground. I can find no website that offers such insight as this narrative provides or offers a thorough compilation of the culture of tattooing in Japan and the challenges foreign tourists might face -‐ much less in English. With the Olympics coming to Tokyo in 2020, a …
Healing And Trauma: Memories Of Children Survivors Of The 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake,
2018
State University of New York at Stony Brook
Healing And Trauma: Memories Of Children Survivors Of The 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake, Chikako Nakamura
Asian & Asian American Studies Student Research Symposium
Over 1,700 children were orphaned by the March 11, 2011 earthquake and tsunami. The Great East Earthquake was one of the most catastrophic natural disasters ever to hit Japan and its damage was enormous and still continues today. Reconstruction Agency, a government agency, reported (2015) that 241 children under 18 lost both parents and 1537 children lost a parent in Iwate, Miyagi and Fukushima prefectures.
Copyright Meets Fandom: Understanding The Cultural Influence Of ‘Manga’ And ‘Anime’ Through Fan Translations And Copyright Laws,
2018
State University of New York at Stony Brook
Copyright Meets Fandom: Understanding The Cultural Influence Of ‘Manga’ And ‘Anime’ Through Fan Translations And Copyright Laws, Joy Thornton
Asian & Asian American Studies Student Research Symposium
The worlds of Anime and Manga have had a large influence on the youth pop culture of America. With a greater extent of young people turning away from soft and safe American comics and cartoons. In favor of weightier topics, more violent and the graphic nature that Anime provides. Enjoying unique and odd High School and Boy Love romance found in Manga's. But the lack of properly translated work available has led to many youths searching out alternatives resources. Mostly to fan-translated versions of Anime and Manga found online. These fan translators hold themselves to extremely high standards and crazy …
How To Know Annyeonghaseyo: Analysis Of Korean Online Language Learning And Individual Learning Styles,
2018
State University of New York at Stony Brook
How To Know Annyeonghaseyo: Analysis Of Korean Online Language Learning And Individual Learning Styles, Alexa Reynolds
Asian & Asian American Studies Student Research Symposium
This study takes three free online Korean language learning platforms and evaluates their strengths and weaknesses by subdividing their content into the VARK model (Visual, Auditory, Read/Write, Kinesthetic) of learning styles.
Music Beyond Your World,
2018
State University of New York at Stony Brook
Music Beyond Your World, Corey Hebert
Asian & Asian American Studies Student Research Symposium
As the world becomes more globalized in upcoming generations, people should have access to music beyond their own culture to form a more worldly view of life. As music in America is widely spread to countries around the world, the same cannot be said for foreign music entering America. This project aims to help remedy this situation so people can experience the sounds and culture of Asia, through the form of music.
The Role Of Fengshui In Chinese Homes On Long Island,
2018
State University of New York at Stony Brook
The Role Of Fengshui In Chinese Homes On Long Island, Hongfei Kan
Asian & Asian American Studies Student Research Symposium
No abstract provided.
The Potential Uses Of Japanese ‘Anime’ In Primary School Curricula In China,
2018
State University of New York at Stony Brook
The Potential Uses Of Japanese ‘Anime’ In Primary School Curricula In China, Xinran Ming
Asian & Asian American Studies Student Research Symposium
With the development of globalization, more and more people are interested in Japanese anime. It is prevalence that everyone can easy to get access to various kinds of Japanese anime. there is a big issue that teenagers are also able to access to several Japanese anime that have unappropriated contents for teenagers. it is impossible to isolate Japanese anime from teenagers. it is necessary to let teenager and parents know that there are also positive affect that Japanese anime could bring to them. Instead of prohibiting teenager from watching Japanese anime. It will be more pragmatic to guide teenager and …
How Are Western Holidays Interpreted And Celebrated In Japan?: Christmas, Valentine's Day, Halloween,
2018
State University of New York at Stony Brook
How Are Western Holidays Interpreted And Celebrated In Japan?: Christmas, Valentine's Day, Halloween, Aya Kaneko
Asian & Asian American Studies Student Research Symposium
No abstract provided.
How Can Chinese Students Success In The United States,
2018
State University of New York at Stony Brook
How Can Chinese Students Success In The United States, John Peters
Asian & Asian American Studies Student Research Symposium
No abstract provided.
La Ciudad Como Espacio De La Marginalidad: Un Acercamiento Crítico A Un Oso Rojo,
2018
University of California, Los Angeles Extension
La Ciudad Como Espacio De La Marginalidad: Un Acercamiento Crítico A Un Oso Rojo, Mariana Pensa
South East Coastal Conference on Languages & Literatures (SECCLL)
Nos proponemos realizar un análisis del film argentino Un oso rojo (2002, dirigido por Israel Adrián Caetano). Un punto de entrada para el análisis nos remite al concepto mismo de lo que es una ciudad, tal como Lewis Mumford lo expone en su canónico artículo “What is a city?”. Si la ciudad se constituye, al decir de Mumford, en espacio simbólico de “unidad colectiva”, en donde los hombres realizan sus actividades mas “útiles”, las preguntas a las que nos llevan estos conceptos serán ¿cuál es el estatuto de una ciudad recorrida por la violencia? ¿Cómo el espacio refiere y significa …
Seccll Conference Program 2018,
2018
Georgia Southern University
Seccll Conference Program 2018, Georgia Southern University
South East Coastal Conference on Languages & Literatures (SECCLL)
Conference Program
Renewable Energy: A Solution To Japan’S Energy Crisis,
2018
Murray State University
Renewable Energy: A Solution To Japan’S Energy Crisis, Sunny Kwan
Scholars Week
As world population increases steadily, fossil fuel deposits around the world continue to be consumed; estimates state that all current known deposits will run dry by 2088. Fossil fuel consumption not only causes environmental pollution, but its resulting greenhouse gases accelerate global warming, leading to destructive changes in climate patterns and rising sea levels. On one hand, fossil fuels are an indispensable part of daily life, but they also cause irreversible damage to the environment. On the other hand, renewable energy sources are more expensive and less convenient to develop compared to fossil fuels, but they are a great alternative …
