Early Chinese Immigrant History and Legacies of Discrimination Vocabulary

Flashcards about Early Chinese Immigrant History and Legacies of Discrimination

"Ching Chong: Asians in the Library Song"

A comedic parody love song that addressed stereotypes about Asian students, written by Jimmy Wong in response to a UCLA student's video.

Orientalism

A concept discussed in the lecture, referring to how Europe views Asians as different and not equal.

Chinese Massacre of 1871

A historical event in 1871 where a mob of white individuals attacked, robbed, and murdered Chinese residents in Los Angeles.

Chinese Exclusion Act

A United States federal law signed in 1882 that prohibited the immigration of Chinese laborers.

Coolie

The stereotype of Asian workers as cheap labor who drive down wages and take away jobs.

Chinese Exclusion Laws (Post-1882)

Allowed exempt classes (merchants, students, teachers, diplomats, and travelers) to enter/reenter the U.S.; later extended to US citizens of Chinese descent and their families.

Yick Wo versus Hopkins

A Supreme Court case where the 14th Amendment's equal protection clause was used to strike down a discriminatory law against Chinese-owned laundry businesses.

Sexualized Danger

The fear and rhetoric framing Chinese immigrants, particularly women, as posing a sexual danger and moral threat to American society through interracial relationships.

Chain Migrations

Immigrants have traveled to where they already had relatives or fellow villagers, and they, in turn, encouraged more people from home to follow in their footsteps.

Golden Mountain

Many folks come here to the United States for this for the American dream.

Gook

A pejorative term used to describe individuals of Asian descent, often used in a derogatory and offensive manner.

Ethnic Enclaves

Refers to the migration and settlement patterns where immigrants follow established social networks to specific locations, fostering communities of shared origin.

Naturalization

The legal process through which an immigrant becomes a citizen of the United States, involving requirements such as residency, knowledge of English, and civics.

Immigration

The act of immigrating to a new country, often driven by factors such as economic opportunity, political persecution, or family reunification.

Emigration

The act of leaving one's country to settle in another, often due to factors such as economic hardship, political instability, or social unrest.

Immigration Quotas

Laws and policies that restrict or limit immigration based on factors such as national origin, ethnicity, or religion.

Nativism

The policy of protecting the interests of native-born or established inhabitants against those of immigrants, often leading to discriminatory practices and attitudes.

Xenophobia

The fear or hatred of strangers or foreigners, often manifested in discriminatory attitudes and behaviors towards immigrants and minority groups.

Immigrant Contributions

The cultural, social, and economic contributions of immigrants to American society, enriching various aspects of life and fostering diversity.

Second Generation

The second generation of immigrants who are born and raised in the United States, often navigating dual identities and cultural expectations.