Unveiling the Untold Story: Remaking Chinese America Immigration Family And Community 1940-1965

Exploring the fascinating journey of Chinese immigrants and their significant contributions to American society during the period of 1940-1965.

1. The Historical Background

The story begins in the early 1940s when a wave of Chinese immigrants decided to chase their American Dream despite the restrictive immigration policies.

2. Immigration Challenges and Opportunities

Discover the struggles faced by Chinese immigrants, such as the infamous Chinese Exclusion Act, and the opportunities that arose during the post-World War II era.

Remaking Chinese America: Immigration, Family, and Community, 1940-1965

by Xiaojian Zhao (Kindle Edition)

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3. The Role of Family

Explore the paramount role of family in Chinese immigration, how family networks facilitated the migration process, and the impact of strong familial bonds in establishing roots in the United States.

4. Building Communities

Uncover the Chinese community's efforts in establishing Chinatowns across the nation, creating a sense of belonging, preserving traditions, and combating discrimination.

5. Infiltrating Mainstream America

Witness the gradual integration of Chinese immigrants into the mainstream American society, the challenges they faced, and their valuable contributions to various industries like business, arts, and academia.

6. Overcoming Racial Discrimination

Delve into the stories of courageous Chinese Americans who fought against racial discrimination and paved the way for future generations to prosper.

7. Educational Pursuits

Explore the importance of education in the Chinese American community, the establishment of Chinese schools, and the pursuit of higher education.

8. Cultural Retention and Adaptation

Discover how Chinese Americans managed to preserve their rich cultural heritage while embracing their newfound American identity.

9. The Chinese American Dream

Unravel the aspirations, dreams, and achievements of Chinese Americans during this transformative period and their lasting impact on American society.

The remaking of Chinese America during the years 1940-1965 was a profound and impactful journey, filled with challenges, resilience, and ultimate triumphs that reshaped the fabric of American society.

Remaking Chinese America: Immigration, Family, and Community, 1940-1965

by Xiaojian Zhao (Kindle Edition)

4.5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	5018 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	256 pages

FREE

In Remaking Chinese America, Xiaojian Zhao explores the myriad forces that changed and unified Chinese Americans during a key period in American history. Prior to 1940, this immigrant community was predominantly male, but between 1940 and 1965 it was transformed into a family-centered American ethnic community. Zhao pays special attention to forces both inside and outside of the country in order to explain these changing demographics. She scrutinizes the repealed exclusion laws and the immigration laws enacted after 1940. Careful attention is also paid to evolving gender roles, since women constituted the majority of newcomers, significantly changing the sex ratio of the Chinese American population.

As members of a minority sharing a common cultural heritage as well as pressures from the larger society, Chinese Americans networked and struggled to gain equal rights during the cold war period. In defining the political circumstances that brought the Chinese together as a cohesive political body, Zhao also delves into the complexities they faced when questioning their personal national allegiances. Remaking Chinese America uses a wealth of primary sources, including oral histories, newspapers, genealogical documents, and immigration files to illuminate what it was like to be Chinese living in the United States during a period that—until now—has been little studied.