Asian-American Women, Families, and Generations

Gendered routes

The concept that immigration experiences and pathways are influenced by one's gender.

Bound feet

A traditional Chinese practice significantly affecting women's mobility and social status.

Bachelor societies

Communities formed by immigrant men, predominantly in the context of Asian immigration in the United States.

Afong Moy

The first known female Chinese immigrant to the United States, exhibited as 'The Chinese Lady' in the 1830s.

Indentured servants

Immigrants who worked for a specific period under a contract, often referred to as 'muui Tsai' (little sister) in the Chinese context.

Angel Island Immigration Station

Main entry point for immigrants from the Pacific Coast from 1910 to 1940; processed many Chinese and Japanese immigrants.

Senpu

A derogatory term for 'debased women,' often referring to prostitutes in the context of Japanese immigration.

Picture bride

A practice where women emigrated based on photos of potential spouses, which ceased in 1920 due to anti-Japanese sentiment.

Historical context of Chinese women's migration

Between 1840 and 1882, early Chinese women immigrants were primarily categorized as prostitutes, indentured servants, or merchant wives.

Economic logic of American commercial interests

Factors specific to the US that shaped immigration patterns and experiences of Asian immigrants.

Japanese immigration statistics 1900 and 1920

In 1900, there were 410 married Japanese women; by 1920, this number increased to 22,193.

Sex trafficking

The illegal practice of transporting individuals for the purpose of sexual exploitation, notable during the migration of Chinese women.

Anti-Japanese sentiment

Prejudice against Japanese immigrants, impacting family formation and migration policies.

Merchant wives

Women who immigrated as wives of wealthy merchants, often living restricted lives despite their financial status.

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