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Contested Nationalisms In The Filipina Diaspora Asian American Experience

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The Filipina diaspora refers to the global community of Filipinos who have left their homeland to live and work in other countries. The United States is home to the largest concentration of Filipinos outside of the Philippines, and Filipina immigrants have made significant contributions to American society and culture. However, their experiences have also been marked by challenges and struggles, as they have navigated the complexities of two different cultures and national identities.

Queering the Global Filipina Body: Contested Nationalisms in the Filipina/o Diaspora (Asian American Experience)

by Paul L. Thompson

5 out of 5

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Historical Context

The history of Filipino immigration to the United States dates back to the late 19th century, when the Philippines was a colony of the United States. Many Filipinos came to the US to work in agriculture, particularly in Hawaii and California. After the Philippines gained independence in 1946, the number of Filipino immigrants to the US increased, and they began to settle in other parts of the country, including New York, Illinois, and Texas.

Contested Nationalisms

Filipina immigrants have often found themselves caught between two different nationalisms: their Filipino heritage and their American identity. This can be a source of conflict and tension, as they may feel pressure to conform to both cultures.

For example, Filipina immigrants may be expected to maintain traditional Filipino values and customs, such as respect for elders and the importance of family. However, they may also be exposed to different values and norms in the United States, such as individualism and independence. This can lead to feelings of confusion and alienation.

Assimilation and Resistance

In Free Download to cope with the challenges of living in a new country, Filipina immigrants have adopted a variety of strategies, including assimilation and resistance.

Assimilation refers to the process of adopting the culture and values of the host country. Filipina immigrants who assimilate may learn to speak English, adopt American customs, and identify themselves more as American than Filipino.

Resistance refers to the process of maintaining one's own culture and identity in the face of pressure to assimilate. Filipina immigrants who resist may continue to speak their native language, practice their traditional customs, and identify themselves as Filipino first and foremost.

The Filipina diaspora is a complex and multifaceted community, and their experiences have been shaped by a variety of factors, including historical, social, and cultural forces. Filipina immigrants have faced challenges and struggles, but they have also made significant contributions to American society and culture.

The book "Contested Nationalisms In The Filipina Diaspora Asian American Experience" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in learning more about the history, culture, and experiences of Filipina immigrants in the United States. This book is full of rich and detailed stories that illuminate the complex and often contradictory experiences of Filipina immigrants as they navigate the complexities of two different cultures and national identities.

Queering the Global Filipina Body: Contested Nationalisms in the Filipina/o Diaspora (Asian American Experience)

by Paul L. Thompson

5 out of 5