...rare exceptions, the basic caricatures of Asians are the same today as they were in the early years of film. The lack of evolution in roles available to Asians in American entertainment perpetuates the perception that Asians are alien, foreign, and “other.” Their absence from film and television demonstrates how underrepresented Asians are in American entertainment. The scarce representations that do depict Asians, are predominantly worn-out stereotypes, yellowface, and whitewashing of roles originally intended for Asian characters. Historically, Asians have been represented as a single group of “Orientals” instead of seen as individual...
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...in the late eighteenth century and became fully recognized throughout China by the mid-19th century. The form was extremely popular in the Qing Dynasty court and has become one of the cultural treasures of China. Major performances are based in Beijing, Southern Shanghai, Northern Tianjin, and Taiwan. It has also spread to other countries such as the United States and Japan. Political influences have long played a part in the arts of China (World Music, 187). The Taiwanese took on the Opera and made it into their own. Naming it Guoju, which means national, or the in other words the National Opera. This reflects disputes over the true seat of Chinese government. After the Chinese Civil War ended, Beijing opera became the focal point of ethnic identity for the Mainland and Communist party. When the Communist Party of China came to power in the Mainland, the newly formed government moved to bring art into line with Communist ideology. Their goal was to make art and literature a component of the revolution. Dramatic works without Communist themes were considered subversive, and were ultimately banned during the Cultural Revolution (1966-1976). Before Beijing opera evolved it was considered a religious ritual. Today, the performance is symbolic gestures and poetic dialogues in harmony with music. The accompaniment for a Peking opera performance usually consists of a small ensemble of traditional melodic and percussion instruments. The melodies played mainly fall into three broad...
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...We have different identities based on our difference of cultural, ethnic, racial and religious. These identities will affect how we see ourselves since we might have different responsibilities, job duties and backgrounds. Like inside two literature stories Shooting an Elephant and Everyday Use, Alice Walker and George Orwell both show how identity is connected to how we see ourselves in the present. In the story Shooting an Elephant, the main character is a policeman in British Burma. He received a report about a local man was death who killed by an elephant. When he arrived the place, he finds the elephant is no longer dangerous. He knows as a humanity, he shouldn’t kill the elephant since it does not cause a threat anymore. Also, “it is comparable to destroying a huge and costly piece of machinery, and obviously one ought not to do it if it can possibly be avoided” (George Orwell, P.818). However, as a British Burma’s policeman, he knows he need to kill the...
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...Shang Dynasty was the second hereditary dynasty in China. It lasted almost six hundred years with thirty-one kings and seventeen generations. The Shang used to be an old tribe that lived in the lower reach of the Yellow River. A very important part about the shang dynasty is their artifacts. The artifacts that go along with the history tell a story, and it is very close to their religions. One of their designs, have been in their dynasty for as long as it could be. The t’ao design, also known as that taotie design, is a historic piece of their spiritual virtues. The taotie characteristically consists of a zoomorphic mask in full face that may be divided, through the nose ridge at the center, into profile views of two one-legged beasts, or dragons, confronting each other. A ground pattern of squared spirals, the “thunder pattern” often serves as a design filler between and around the larger features of the design. The Shang taotie is a very popular design. Another culture that has very popular designs is the Pueblo Indian. Their pottery has made use of the market for ethnic art to express their artistic, religious and economic values. One remarkable thing about the interactions between these cultures is that each has been able to preserve much of its unique character. On the left it shows a pueblo indian design, and on the right it shows a shang taotie. These are both very similar because a lot of work goes into them; a lot of designing and critiquing. But they are also...
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...In history, the colonial era of racism and ethnic discrimination has been a major concern and a controversial issue in the United States. During the time on industrial growth in the U.S. corporations and manufacturers relied heavily on cheap labor, so many people from Asia began to immigrate to the country in hopes of finding jobs. But as the number of Asian American immigrants started to increase, so did the discrimination and racism towards them. Actually, they were divided into three identities, first generation Asians who traveled to United States, the second are those who were born in America, and the third late generation whose identity is neither fully Asian nor fully American. The discrimination that many Asian Americans had faced often...
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... all ethnicities, and all age groups. For this film analysis, I have chosen to discuss the racism portrayed throughout a three-time Oscar award winning movie called Crash. Summary Paul Haggis wrote, directed and produced the film Crash in 2004. The movie Crash interweaves several individuals in Los Angeles over a two-day period. The film shows how a variety of different ethnic characters crosses paths during this period, and it displays their personal experiences involving racism. The movie shows how some are victims of racism as well as how some are guilty of racism against others as well as themselves. ‘Some movies, though, are told very much from the protagonist’s point of view, and the audience needs to go inside of the character’s head, to see the world of the story as the character sees it and feel what they feel’ (Diamond, 2012). Crash will take you there. Characters The movie Crash does not have simply one or two main characters but several. The casting directors, Sarah Finn, and Randi Hiller, carefully selected a magnificent cast to portray the characters in this film. The main characters in this movie include; an African American detective named Graham Waters, his Hispanic partner (both professionally and personally) Ria, and his African American street criminal brother named Peter. Peter’s racist African American friend named Chris, who is also a street criminal, as well as a film director named Cameron Thayer, his wife Christine Thayer, who are both African-American...
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...Indigenous Theater The Rituals The native Filipino beliefs are central to gods and deities, who controls forces of nature, the passages of all living things and the vital activities of the tribe. And to communicate to gods special mediums are to be used. The babaylans, tambalan, albularyo are these medium. There are many rituals but the ritual which is drama is where the shaman goes into a trance and kills the sacrificial animal common to these rituals which represent as the supplicant or humble petitioner to the gods to provide for the people. Throughout centuries rituals are known as – pag-aanito, anituan, anito-baylan, bunong, pagdidiwata and a host of other indigenous lexis. Rituals are used for variety of reasons. To cure sickness, for a bountiful harvest, rites of passage, marriage and a host of other reasons, all involve carrying out sacrifices, chants, prayers, offerings that aims to appease, please the higher being. If these rituals do not get the sick cured, they do not deserve to get well. The Aeta of Florida Blanca has a ritual where a shaman dances to “scare” away sickness. The sick sit on the grounds in rows covered in red cloth as the gitada (guitar) plays and the manganito (priest) dance frighten the sickness causing spirits away with bolos or offers them food in banana leaf to leave the infirm. Towards the end of the dance, the long red cloth is pulled symbolizing the “departure” of the spirit. Rituals connected to harvest usually involve killing...
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...Introduction Some would argue that racism does not exist today, this is not an attempt to prove anything of the contrary, instead this is an attempt to understand racism and where it comes from. Although racism lives within the hearts and minds of some people it is much more cleverly disguised, some may not even notice it right in front of their face. For some, it may be a fact that they have not experienced racism, however for others, racism has a great impact on daily life. . Due to the complexity of the human mind, I believe that it would be impossible to find one single cause of racism. This is merely an attempt to discover some contributing factors to racism and why so many people tend to accept racism either consciously or sub consciously. Finally, from an objective perspective, this research will explain how racism develops through various ideas and why. Within these pages we will explore the possible causes of racism such as ethnocentrism, or the idea that one ethnic group is more superior to another. Xenophobia, fear and dislike of people from other countries or cultures is another contributing factor to racism. National pride can be a source of unity but also an excuse to discriminate against others, by holding the belief that your nation is better than other nations. We will explore some theories related to racism such as the idea that sexual repression is to blame for violence. Also exploring the theory of energetic fields as a possible explanation...
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...THE SILK ROAD PANDA EXPRESS ON THE SILK ROAD TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction3 - 5 Introduction of China and its features3 - 4 Marketing objectives of campaign : entertainment 4 - 6 Theme design: Avatar Project 6 - 12 French target markets and motivations 5 Reasons and selection of themes 6 Implementations of a virtual animated journey 7 Different steps (media planning)8 Online network and virtual technology support and promotion9 Management of the effects 4 Budget 5 Evaluations of the outcomes 6 * A. Introduction Introduction of China and its features China is situated in eastern Asia on the western shore of the Pacific Ocean. Among the 220,000 kilometers of rivers the Changjiang (Yangtze), Huanghe (Yellow River) and Zhujiang (Pearl River) are the most famous. Yangtze River Basin is the cradle of Chinese civilization, as the many cultural-historical sites along the banks of the Yangtze River attest. China is divided into 35 administration unites, including 23 provinces, five autonomous regions (Inner Mongolia, Ningxia, Guangxi and Tibet), four municipalities directly under the central government (Beijing, Shanghai, Chongqing and Tianjin) and two special administrative regions (Hong Kong and Macau). China has beautiful scenery, with mountains and ranges, highlands, plains, basins, and hills. There are thousands of mountains of various sizes scattered across China's vast territory. Mountains have a special role in Chinese Buddhism because...
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...Racism Kaplan University SS270: Social Problems May 4, 2013 Racism Nigger, Cracker, Wetback, Chink, Aye-Rab, Dink, Gringo, Coon, Oreo, Jungle Bunny, Kraut, Hillbilly, Honky, Jap, Sand Nigger, Uncle Tom, White Trash, Yellow, Towel Head and Beano; these are just some of the many names that people are called on a daily basis to belittle a person from a different ethnic background. Racism is something that has been around forever and there have been many attempts to stop it without total success. Although many people don’t agree with racism today there are still too many people that roam this earth that think it is okay to call someone a slang name in an offensive manner. What is the true definition behind racism? According to The American Heritage New Dictionary of Cultural Literacy (n.d.) “The belief that some races are inherently superior (physically, intellectually, or culturally) to other and therefore have a right to dominate them. In the United States, racism, particularly by whites against blacks, has created profound racial tension and conflict in virtually all aspects of American society. Until the break through achieved by the civil rights movement in the 1950s and 1960s, which domination over blacks was institutionalized and supported in all branches and levels of government, by denying blacks their civil rights and opportunities to participate in political, economic, and social communities” (p.1). From an outsider, one may think that...
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...INTRODUCTION Tanishq is India’s one of the largest, most desirable and fastest growing jewellery brand. A TATA Enterprise and the jewellery division of Titan Industries Limited, it started in 1995 with its first store opening in Chennai. In its early days, Tanishq was positioned as an international jewellery brand for the Indian elite. This meant it catered to a niche market. The Tanishq portfolio comprises a wide range of jewellery, including 18-carat studded products, 22-carat plain-gold products, silverware and coins. Tanishq is the first brand in the jewellery category to introduce collections designed exclusively for the modern Indian woman, especially working women. Tanishq pioneered the concept of branded jewellery and ornaments in India. They have set up production and sourcing bases with thorough research of the jewellery crafts of India. Their factory located at Hosur, Tamil Nadu (India) spreads over 135,000 sq ft. The brand’s winning virtues in design and overall quality have shaped a class of discerning buyers who seek the best in jewellery products. Leadership and innovation are two of the other brand features that Tanishq is consistently identified with. These values have helped the brand bond with its consumers like no other Indian jewellery retailer. PRODUCT LINE & THE COLLECTIONS PRODUCT LINE: Tanishq Diamond Cut and crafted with utmost care, Tanishq diamonds come with a certificate of authenticity, stating the karat, colour and clarity of the stone, to enable...
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...A. Geography >China stretches some 5,026 kilometres (3,123 mi) across the East Asian landmass. China is bordered by seas and waters eastward, with the East China Sea, Korea Bay, Yellow Sea, Taiwan Strait, and South China Sea, and bordered by landmasses on its 3 other sides, from North Korea to Vietnam. China has been officially and conveniently divided into 5 homogeneous physical macro-regions: Eastern China (subdivided into the northeast plain, north plain, and southern hills), Xinjiang-Mongolia, and the Tibetan-highlands. Its physical features are multiples. The eastern and southern half of the country, its seacoast fringed with offshore islands, is a region of fertile lowlands and foothills with most of the agricultural output and human population. The western and northern half of China is a region of sunken basins (Gobi, Taklamakan), rolling plateaus, and towering massifs, including a portion of the highest tableland on earth (Tibetan Plateau) with lower agricultural possibilities and thus, far less populated. Traditionally, the Chinese population centered around the Chinese central plain and oriented itself toward its own enormous inland market, developing as an imperial power whose center lay in the middle and lower reaches of the Yellow River on the northern plains. More recently, the 18,000-kilometers coastline have been used extensively for export-oriented trade, making a power shift, with the coastline provinces becoming the leading economic center. With an...
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...rather fertile. Small fields surround the village, separated here and there orchards. Most people from the village work the land. They're farmers and their ancestors have always been farmers, which naturally creates a certain mindset and character. Of course, many young people are unsatisfied with this type of life and its corresponding outlook, so some of them have chosen to leave. The village is aging rapidly and the population is decreasing. 2. Q: Do you like your hometown? Why or why not? A: Naturally I love my hometown. Small towns like mine are apt to produce really distinctive characters among the people. Local residents are familiar enough with one another that everyone finds a slightly different social role and takes her role seriously, as it is a form of her identity that allows him to deeply engage her neighbors. This, in some ways, is similar to the formation of a family, where we notice difference among each other more clearly. As a result of this phenomenon, in my view, it's often easier to find a broader range of personalities and interests in small towns than in large cities, where interaction is frequently more impersonal. I've learned more about humanity and the unique ways social life can nourish a person's character from the varied personalities that inhabit my hometown. 3. Q: Do you think your hometown is a good place for young people to live in? A: In some respects I do. While the opportunities for education and jobs in industries are perhaps...
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...Introduction chinese culture Chinese culture is one of the world’s oldest and most complex. The area in which the culture is dominant covers a huge geographical region in eastern Asia with customs and traditions varying greatly between towns, cities and provinces. Important components of Chinese culture includes art,cuisine, festival and etc. People in the culture Identity Throughout history, many recognized ethnic groups have been assimilated into neighboring ethnicities or disappeared without a trace. At the same time, many within the Han identity have maintained distinct linguistic and regional cultural traditions. The term Zhonghua Minzu has been used to describe the notion of Chinese nationalism in general. Much of the traditional identity within the community has to do with distinguishing the family name. Values Most social values are derived from Confucianism and Taoism. The subject of which school was the most influential is always debated as many concepts such as Neo-Confucianism, Buddhism and many others. Reincarnation and other rebirth concept is a reminder of the connection between real-life and the after-life. In Chinese business culture, the concept of guanxi, indicating the primacy of relations over rules, has been well documented. Chinese Language The Chinese language (汉语/漢語 Hànyǔ; 华语/華語 Huáyǔ; 中文 Zhōngwén) is a language or language family consisting of varieties which are mutually intelligible to varying degrees.[4] Originally the indigenous languages...
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...Wood properties database EXPLANATORY NOTES AND ENTRY CODES FOR WOOD PROPERTIES DATABASE 1. NOMENCLATURE 1.1 Botanical/Scientific name 1.3 Family The timber species ate presented individually according to their botanical names. Botanical names consist of a combination of a genus and a species name. Author citations are included for completeness. Example: Ocotea bullata (Burch.) E. Mey. Botanical names are standardized according to Index Kewensis – an enumeration of the genera and species of flowering plants. Supplement 1 - 16, published by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, England. After 1985 the name of this publication changed to Kew Index, of which yearly publications are available for 1986 – 1989. Other publications that were consulted, are: Bailey H.B. & Bailey E.Z. 1978. Hortus Third – a concise dictionary of plants cultivated in the United States and Canada. Macmillan Publising Co., New York. Von Breitenbach F. 1990. National List of Indigenous Trees. Dendrological Foundation, Pretoria. Von Breitenbach F. 1989. National List of Introduced Trees. Dendrological Foundtation, Pretoria. 1.2 Synonyms Families, to which the species belong, are included. Plants developing woody tissues are classified in about 250 families, of which eight belong to the Gymnospermae (softwoods/conifers) and the rest to the Angiospermae (hardwood/broad-leaved species). 1.4 Hardwood/Softwood The classification in this field will indicate whether the species is a hardwood (broadleaved) species) or...
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