Identity and belonging among Chinese Australians : phenotype, ethnic language and cultural values / Jennifer Martin, Dharma Arunchalam and Helen Forbes-Mewett.
Martin, Jennifer (Associate professor of social work), author.; Dharmalingam, A., author.; Forbes-Mewett, Helen, 1955- author.
2023
DU122.C5
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Title Identity and belonging among Chinese Australians : phenotype, ethnic language and cultural values / Jennifer Martin, Dharma Arunchalam and Helen Forbes-Mewett.
Author Martin, Jennifer (Associate professor of social work), author.
ISBN 9783031478628 (electronic bk.)
3031478622 (electronic bk.)
9783031478611
3031478614
DOI https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-47862-8
Published Cham, Swizerland : Springer, [2023]
Copyright ©2023
Language English
Description 1 online resource (162 p.) : illustrations
Other Standard Identifiers 10.1007/978-3-031-47862-8 doi
Call Number DU122.C5
Dewey Decimal Classification 305.895/1094
Summary "This book describes the ethnic identity construction involved in 'being', 'feeling' and 'doing' Chinese for multi-generation Australian-born Chinese, who were born and raised in a different social environment. It demonstrates how Chineseness is manifested in a multitude of ways and totally debunks any notion that being Chinese is a simple identity marker. The book shows that while there are commonalities with the American-born, the experiences of Australia-born Chinese are distinct in many ways.This book is a timely and critically examination of the inescapability of Chineseness particularly when social and economic stability is threatened and those in power are looking for a scapegoat."-- Provided by publisher
Bibliography, etc. Note Includes bibliographical references.
Access Note Access limited to authorized users.
Source of Description Online resource; title from PDF title page (EBSCO, viewed December 1, 2023).
Added Author Dharmalingam, A., author.
Forbes-Mewett, Helen, 1955- author.
Series Migration, minorities and modernity ; v. 7.
Available in Other Form Print version: 9783031478611
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1 Introduction
Background to This Study
Construction of Chinese Identity
Positioning Australian-Born Chinese in the Global Context
Study Participants
The Scope and Limitations of the Book
References
2 White Australia: Nationalism and National Identity
Nationalism and National Identity
How 'White' is Australia?-The Racialisation of Australian National Identity
What Is Australia's National Identity?
Multiculturalism: Friend or Foe?
Conclusion
References
3 Race and Ethnicity in Identity
Introduction
The Racialisation of Identity
Schoolyard Memories
'Us' Versus 'Them'
Objectification and Stigma
Stereotypes
Being the 'Other'
The Family as a Reinforcer of Difference
Internalising and Normalising Racism Within the Family
Being Half and Half
Fostering Chineseness
Embracing Chineseness
Importance of Filial and Social Support
Discussion
References
4 Language and Ethnic Identity
Language as a Marker of Identity
"You'd Be Less Chinese If You Didn't Speak the Language"
"It Doesn't Matter What Language You Speak"
"You're Chinese in Your Heart"
Family Dynamics and Language Use
"We Would Reply in English to Our Parents"
"Chinese Is What Keeps Me Really Connected with My Parents"
"Me and My Dad Don't Really Have Conversations"
Social Acceptability of Parental Languages
Discussion
References
5 Performing Chineseness
You Are What You Eat
Chinese Community Associations as Centres of Chineseness
Chinese New Year and Doing Chinese
Marrying Chinese
Educational Achievement
Going Home
Discussion
References
6 Conclusion
Overview
Phenotype and Identity
To Speak or not to Speak Chinese
The Enactment of Chineseness.

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