Korean-Americans

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This paper discusses how linguistic and cultural proficiency has enabled Korean-Americans to enjoy a higher standard of living than their non-English-speaking counterparts. It examines how although many bilingual Korean Americans have decided to assimilate in the American society in pursuit of financial and social security, others have chosen to use their linguistic and cultural proficiency to forge an unique Korean-American niche in American society. It looks at how Korean-Americans who decide to assimilate into American society, often have to abandon their traditions and ethnic origins.

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"Furthermore, bilingual Korean Americans who are familiar with the American culture through their extensive involvement with white people during their childhood and adolescence have also undergone a painful period of denial and reawakening. They realize that their acceptance into mainstream American society requires them to abandon their ethnic and cultural origins?an integral part of their identity. Kim's journey from an Americanized Korean American who embraced American culture in order to be accepted by his peers to a director of the Korean Youth and Community Center captures this experience. As a social activist, Kim does not believe that Korean Americans should blend into mainstream American society."

More papers on Korean-Americans:

• Essay # 24156 : "Korean Americans And American Society"
• Essay # 24426 : "Attachment of Korean Americans to their Homeland"
• Essay # 90697 : "Korean-Americans"

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