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Korean-Americans, 2002.
An insight into the Korean-American community.
1,343 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 45.95
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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."
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Attachment of Korean Americans to their Homeland, 2002.
An examination of the reasons why many Korean Americans maintain a strong attachement to Korea and the Korean way of life.
1,575 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 3 sources, $ 55.95
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Examines reasons why many Korean Americans maintain a strong attachment to Korea and the Korean way of life. Loyalty to homeland vs. assisimilation into U.S. society. Immigrants belief in the Ameican dream and its material benefits. Problems of learning English, communiction and discrimination. Small business ownership and impact on family life. Lack of deep roots in American society. Growth of Koreatowns.
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"Korean-Americans maintain a strong attachment to their homeland for a number of reasons, although all of them provide the same benefit--a cohesive Korean-American community in a society which has not yet fully accepted Koreans or Asians without discrimination.
Like other Asians in the United States, Koreans are seen as hard-working, industrious, thrifty individuals who live and work together. All of this is true, although it is often said as if it were a negative set of qualities. The hard-working part of that equation is important in establishing lives in the United States, but it is also a sign of the Korean way of life which has been maintained by Korean-Americans. One aspect of life which Korean-Americans do not miss is low-pay for very hard work at long hours. While the discipline and selflessness which comes from..."
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Korean-Americans, 2006.
An essay discussing the demographics of Korean-Americans.
2,250 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 6 sources, $ 89.95
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This paper examines the Korean population in the United States, one of the fastest growing Asian subgroups in the country. The paper discusses the demographics of this growing segment of society, noting, in particular, how it differs from other Asian subgroups in the United States.
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"Duong, Han, Kim and Kim (2002) contend that the Korean population in the United States is the largest growing Asian subgroup (p. 109). This is especially true in urban areas where the Korean population has increased by 125% over the last two decades. Furthermore, the Korean population in the United States comprises a total of 11% of the Asian population in the country (Duong, Han, Kin & Kim, 2002, p. 109). Although most Americans have a tendency to link all Asian cultures as one group within society, each Asian sub-population is unique in its language and cultural intricacies. Additionally, different segments of Korean communities within the country may be comprised of heavy immigrant populations, American born populations or a mix of both populations (Duong, Han, Kin & Kim, 2002, p. 109)."
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Korean Americans And American Society, 2002.
Discusses the value system of Korean Americans.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 8 sources, $ 47.95
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Discusses the value system of Korean Americans. Describes the Korean American community as an extension of its tight family structure. Characteizes Korean Americans as hard working with the goal of achieving economic prosperity, thereby upholding the American economic & social system. Refers to the writings of several Korean immigrants dealing with racist attacks; problems from lack of English proficiency. Assimilation. Legacy of L.A> Riots of 1992.
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"The Korean American community is bound by values that are derived from the Confucian ethos. From their perspective, education, hard work and family unity are the pillars of the Korean American community (Abelmann and Lie 163). Based on their Confucian values, Korean Americans tend to place tremendous pressure on their children to succeed academically in school. Living as an extended family, family members are available to help one another in times of strife. They also look up to religious leaders for guidance (Dean 319).
Furthermore, the Korean American community believes in hard work and commitment. For example, the grocer owners featured in these writings all work long hours every day of the week in order to maintain their business. Through their long and arduous hours, the Korean Americans hope to achieve economic prosperity..."
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African-Americans and Korean-Americans in Los Angeles, 1999.
Examines the origins and causes of racial, social, cultural and economic friction between these two races.
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 5 sources, $ 63.95
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"Most Americans at some level believe in the ideology of the Melting Pot the idea that no matter where a person's family comes from, once he or she arrives in America then s/he becomes an American above all. But most, if not all, Americans also know that there are significant barriers to such an ideal, and perhaps the most significant of all of these is race, which has always served as a dividing line between different groups of Americans.
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"Most Americans at some level believe in the ideology of the Melting Pot the idea that no matter where a person's family comes from, once he or she arrives in America then s/he becomes an American above all. But most, if not all, Americans also know that there are significant barriers to such an ideal, and perhaps the most significant of all of these is race, which has always served as a dividing line between different groups of Americans. This paper explores one particular border of racial friction in contemporary America the relationships between African-Americans and Korean-Americans in Los Angeles.
That there should be racial animosity between any two groups that are primarily defined by their race should not be surprising (as lamentable as that may be), because the United States has a long history of racial tensions, especially when ..."
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Korean Americans in American Society, 2002.
This paper examines the role of Koreans in American society.
1,328 words (approx. 5.3 pages), 9 sources, MLA, $ 44.95
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The writer looks at the characteristics of Koreans who have immigrated to America, first giving a history of the waves of immigration and their level of integration. The paper studies statistics of Koreans in California schools followed by a discussion of the difficulties faced by Korean Americans who are attempting to assimilate into American society. The paper concludes with interviews with Korean Americans.
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"Korean society is an extremely polite society that emphasizes respect and privacy. For example, it is proper for a young person to give a seat to an elderly person, but on a crowded bus, the elderly person will sometimes take the burden that the young person is holding and carry it in their lap (Kim, 2000). Another example is that it is not proper to pour one's own drink (Kim, 2000) and one should always hold things (whether giving or receiving, pouring or holding the glass) with both hands (Kim, 2000; Interview). One does not necessarily look people in the eye when spoken to, especially when being reprimanded (Interview). These and other customs point to a society that is characterized by its politeness, privacy and respect."
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Korean American, 2002.
Uses interviews with a typical Korean-American family to understand how they define their identity.
1,812 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 58.95
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With their dramatic increase in population and the racial unrest that resulted in the destruction of Korean businesses during the Los Angeles civil unrest, Korean Americans have emerged as one of the visible ethnic groups in the country. This paper uses a series of interviews with a typical Korean-American family to evaluate its perceptions of their ethnicity. It compares and contrasts how Father Park and Mother Park?s definitions differ from the experiences of their daughter Sunny. It gives particular focus on how the members of the two generations accord a different importance to learning the Korean language. In the conclusion, the paper evaluates how the Park family uses language to shore up their definitions of ethnicity. By looking at the role language plays in the Park?s definitions of being ?Korean? or being ?American,? this paper contributes to the larger literature on the different methods people employ to construct their ethnic identities.
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"The Parks would like Sunny to ?remember where she came from,? and for them, remembering is strongly connected with language and with an acceptance of Korean-ness. While they recognize that Sunny was born and raised in the United States and cannot help but be a product of this social and cultural environment, they also express doubts on whether Sunny can truly classify herself as ?American? or be accepted by others as an American.
Part of the Parks? stand is understandable, since they are naturally projecting their experiences of marginalization onto their daughter. Since language was an important foundation in the construction of social identity in their host country, they assume this will be the same for Sunny."
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The American School System as Compared to the Korean School System, 2001.
This paper discusses the fierce competition that American high-school students face from international Korean students and the reasons behind this.
990 words (approx. 4.0 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 35.95
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This paper compares the Korean school system to the American school system. It discusses issues such as-- curriculum, foreign language studies, uniforms and learning hours. It also examines parent involvement in their children's education in both countries. It concludes that American children have a lot to learn from Korean children and it starts with their schooling.
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"It?s hard to believe that just a year ago, the American economy was growing at an exponential rate with unlimited job opportunities available in almost every industry. With the stock market breaking record highs, new upstart ?dot.com? companies making millions in their first year and doubling of jobs in the service sector, a bright and stable future seemed almost a guarantee for many high school students who would soon be entering the job markets. This growth, however short lived, is now in a downhill progression with the plummeting stock market, many computer companies in bankruptcy, and American companies laying people off in record numbers and downsizing nationally. Combine this recession with globalization and American high school students are now facing fierce competition nationally and internationally for jobs. The question is whether or not your average American high school graduate is scholastically prepared to compete for these sought-after jobs? Unfortunately, I don?t think so and I hope to provide valid evidence that will support my thoughts. In comparing the Korean school systems with those of the Americans, I feel that the difference is clear."
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The Korean War and the Korean War Veterans' Memorial, 2005.
This paper discusses the forgotten war, the Korean War, and describes the Korean War Veterans' Memorial.
1,050 words (approx. 4.2 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 36.95
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This paper explains that, although statistically the Korean War took more lives than the Vietnam War, the Korean War has been branded as America's "Forgotten War" because it was over-shined by two "greater" wars, the Second World War and the Vietnam War, which dragged on for more than a decade. The author points out that the Korean War is important because it (1) started the end of the communist expansion in the world, (2) laid the ground for the entry of democracy in the states in Eastern Europe and Russia and (3) began the American foreign policy of military intervention to gain or maintain security, freedom and democracy in the world resulting in a number of military conflicts which continues today. The paper describes in detail the Korean War Veterans' Memorial, adjacent to the Lincoln Memorial directly across the reflecting pool from the Vietnam Veterans' Memorial in Washington, D.C., which was dedicated in 1995 by Bill Clinton and Kim Young Sam, then presidents of the U.S. and South Korea.
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"The symbolisms in the memorial are brilliant pictures of a war that will never be forgotten. For as long as the memorial continues to exist, the memories of a war, which advanced freedom at the cost of the lives of millions of people, will eternally be thought of and etched in the minds of guests. Moreover, this memorial also serves as a reminder that freedom, though sweet and liberating, must never be taken for granted and must certainly be forever guarded, secured and remain dear in our hearts. It must also be remembered that there are still countries in the world that do not enjoy the rights given by a true democracy. The pursuit for the expansion of democracy must certainly not be abandoned. Still, millions of people are yearning for a free, equal state where social, economic and political justice stands and endures."
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Korean Shamanism and Korean Jongmyo Jerye, 2006.
An overview of Korean shamanistic rituals and the Korean royal ancestral rite, Jongmyo Jeryo.
918 words (approx. 3.7 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 32.95
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This paper presents a comparison of Korean shamanism rituals and the Korean royal ancestral rite, Jongmyo Jerye. The paper explains that the main differences between the two have to do with the (1) spirits the ritual is addressing and (2) the actual purpose for performing the ritual.
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"Korean shamanistic rituals revolve around the central figure of the ritual, namely the shaman. A shaman, focal point of our discussion, can be defined as "a person who mediates the relation between the natural world and an animated supernatural world (spirits) for the purpose of gaining some control over or knowledge of natural events" . The presence of a person that connected the mortals and their world to supernatural spirits can be seen present in almost all ancient civilizations. Whether called a priest, a shaman or an oracle, the functions they performed were somewhat similar and were requested by the necessity of the primitive peoples to feel protected and in a relationship with the supernatural."
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Jewish and Korean Immigrant Experiences, 2002.
The paper compares and contrasts the immigrant experiences of two groups of Americans ? the Jews and the Korean Americans.
1,933 words (approx. 7.7 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 61.95
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The paper focuses on the history of the arrival of the immigrants in the United States and the reasons for immigration. The paper also compares the effects of immigration on the traditional structures of the Orthodox Jewish and Korean families. The paper examines the factors that have helped or hindered the process of acculturation for both groups.
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"Several factors affected the acculturation process undergone by both the Jewish immigrants at the beginning of the 20th century and the Korean immigrants since 1965. One of the factors is religion. Jews were traditionally, a marginalized group in Europe, a status that carried over to the United States. This marginalization also encouraged them to stay more closely-knit as a group."
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Examines possible reasons for US entry into the Korean War (1950-53), with reference to several political science theories, such as balance of power and public opinion theories.US Involvement in the Korean War, 2001.
1,560 words (approx. 6.2 pages), 7 sources, $ 51.95
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Examines possible reasons for US entry into the Korean War (1950-53), with reference to several political science theories, such as balance of power and public opinion theories.
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"The most apparent theory behind the United States? involvement in the Korean War must be the balance of power theory. Russia was obviously the most threatening side in the Korean War, therefore the states aligned against the Soviet Union. The United States was resolved to contain Russian influence, and prevent threats to world peace and the independence and stability of other nations by resorting to collective security arrangements and acting through the United Nations."
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Multiculturalism and Korean Immigration, 2006.
An analysis of the American-Korean experience and other issues relating to multiculturalism.
2,780 words (approx. 11.1 pages), 15 sources, MLA, $ 82.95
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This paper explores many issues of culture, race and the concept of multiculturalism within the context of the American melting pot. These issues of culture and especially multiculturalism warrant analysis as they define the American experience for immigrants. This paper focuses specifically on the Korean-American experience and what factors within Korea led many generations of families to leave for a better life in America. The paragraphs first examine the concepts of culture and multiculturalism of today's America and look at how the melting pot has changed. By defining these concepts one can better understand the state of multicultural relations today and how these relations influence the future of American urban life. Second, this paper looks at the circumstances surrounding Korean immigration between 1900 and 1960, specifically focusing on South Korea. These paragraphs describe the major economic, social and political changes that occurred in the region over a period of time. This includes an analysis of the changes and how these changes influence ancestor decision to migrate to the United States. Also included in this paper are the methods and data sources used as literature to determine the reasons for immigration.
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Korean Immigrations and Origins
Major Economic, Social and Political Changes
Analysis
Methods and Data Sources
Conclusion
Works Cited
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"In many ways, these exiles were far better off than their counterparts who stayed in Korea during the various conflicts as they never lost their spirit or industrious nature toward commerce. In these camps, many Korean prospered and this is evident from the fact they were able to provide Korean based schools for area children. These camps were also able to provide food to other exile camps."
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Jewish and Korean Immigrants, 2002.
A comparison of the Jewish and Korean immigrant experience.
1,932 words (approx. 7.7 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 61.95
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This paper compares and contrasts the immigrant experience of two groups of Americans ? the Jews and the Korean Americans. The first part of the paper focuses on the history of their arrival in the United States and the reasons for immigration. The second part of the paper compares the effects of immigration on the traditional structures of the Orthodox Jewish and Korean families. The next part studies the factors that have helped or hindered the process of acculturation for both groups. Through a comparison of the Jewish experience at the beginning of the 20th century and the emerging Korean American experience today, this paper thus contributes to the larger body of work regarding the acculturation of immigrants over generations across various ethnicities.
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"Most Korean Americans trace their roots to the third wave of immigration, a period during which immigrants from Asia outnumbered European immigrants for the first time in American history. Most of the third wave immigrants from Korea arrived in large family groups. Majority of these immigrants settled in urban areas such as Los Angeles, Chicago and New York City. Compared to other Asian immigrants, however, they are among the most dispersed ethnic group. Like the early Jewish immigrants, many Koreans set up businesses. In their version of New York?s Lower East Side, 45,000 Korean immigrants settled in Koreatown, a 2-mile stretch along Los Angeles?s Olympic Boulevard. The storefronts in this area used to be Jewish and Mexican-run businesses. At present, most of the stores and businesses along this area now have Korean letters on their signs."
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A Korean in America, 2002.
This paper is a personal essay written by a Korean living in America and depicts his life in the U. S. and his Americanization.
885 words (approx. 3.5 pages), 0 sources, $ 31.95
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This paper compares and contrasts Korean and American cultures as experienced by the Korean writer. The author feels that if, born in the United States, perhaps he would perceive himself differently. The paper discusses many cultural and psychological elements such as marriage, family, child rearing, language, holidays and the conflict between tradition and modernization.
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"In most Asian countries, tradition and modernization coexist. I am caught between two cultures in the same way my native Korea is caught between the old ways and the new. Just as traditions endure in Korea, traditional Korean customs continue to influence me. I think of myself as being first Korean and then an American because my identity was formed at a young age. I was raised by a traditional Korean family and was close with my grandparents. Even after exposure to and assimilation in American culture, I still feel predominantly Korean. My role in peer groups is the same: I feel Korean whether I am with Asian, Caucasian, or mixed crowds."
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