Ella Shi
15 December 2015Authors
When I mention my mum’s disapproval of my degree, a frequent response is a knowing a smile and a remark about “typical Asian parents”. is drawn from the stereotype that Asian means maths and strict parents preoccupied with economic gain at the expense of passion and learning for learning’s sake.
The concept of ancestry is often thought of wholly in terms of personal identity – a specific bloodline and a family name passed down the generations. But to what extent is personal ancestry wrapped up in national identity?
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When I mention my mum’s disapproval of my degree, a frequent response is a knowing a smile and a remark about “typical Asian parents”. is drawn from the stereotype that Asian means maths and strict parents preoccupied with economic gain at the expense of passion and learning for learning’s sake.
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The concept of ancestry is often thought of wholly in terms of personal identity – a specific bloodline and a family name passed down the generations. But to what extent is personal ancestry wrapped up in national identity?
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