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.