editor Vickie Nam and culled from hundreds of submission from all over the country, these revelatory essays, poems, and stories tackle such complex issues as dual identities, culture clashes, family matters, body image, and the need to find one's voice./PPWith a foreword by Phoebe Eng, as well as contributions from accomplished Asian American women mentors Janice Mirikitani, Helen Zia, Nora Okja Keller, Lois-Ann Yamanaka, Elaine Kim, Patsy Mink, and Wendy Mink, IYell-Oh Girls!/I is an inspiring and much-needed resource for young Asian American girls./P  (less)

to overcome. The essays in this volume offer global perspectives on crucial contemporary issues such as economic development, the persistence of customary law, 'offshore' jurisdictions, family law and succession, land tenure, the forging of national constitutions, human rights violations, and the treatment of ethnic minorities. They portray the laws of Asian and African countries as equal manifestations of legal culture in a shrinking world. Not only does this approach highlight the full diversity of the world's legal traditions; it also serves to combat the scourge of xenophobia, and disarm inward-looking policies that spawn racism and overt nationalism. Rendering Asian and African legal systems and traditions in an accessible form to a non-Asian and non-African audience, this volume is sure to sharpen the sensitivity of academics and practitioners everywhere.  (less)

the wife of the heir apparant to the Chang family empire. Hated in a culture where appearance is everything and the patriarch's opinion is revered by all, Beth has gone from being the pride of America to the white devil of China.brbrBut, the Chang Empire is crumbling. The patriarch has suffered a stroke. Partially disabled, the patriarch needs a steady hand to guide the empire through the Asian financial crisis and the blackening cloud that looms over his empire. Michael, eyeing the throne, becomes more and more impetuous, leaving Beth alone to attempt to hold the family and the empire together in a world that world have no qualms betraying her.br/divDIV. . . sexy, briskly paced entertainment.-iKirkus Reviews/ibrbr . . . there's much entertainment to be found in Beth's exotic, glittering world.-iPublishers Weekly/ibrbrLots of action and glitz here that should make a popular series.-iThe Dallas Morning News/ibr/div  (less)

behaviors; descriptions of the challenges a family may face when adapting to a different culture; and strategies for fostering respectful and effective interactions. Drawing on the insight of expert contributors who are themselves members of the cultural groups they discuss, the book covers Anglo-European, Native American, African American, Latino, Asian, Pilipino, Native Hawaiian and Samoan, and Middle Eastern heritages. With updated content and expanded supplemental sections summarizing beliefs, customs, and courtesies, this book is essential reading for professionals who want to provide truly family-centered interventions for children with disabilities.  (less)

through sensuous detail in summoning the vanished Kashmir, the one of rainbow days and clear mountains and Hindus living peacefully with Muslims. â??Bryan Walsh, Time Magazine (Asian edition)The first memoir about a woman's experience in Kashmir, one of the most volatile and alluring places on the globeThe Tiger Ladies presents Kashmir through the lives of four generations of women. Skillfully interweaving the story of her family with the story of the gods and goddesses, myths and history of this rich and unique society, Sudha Koul reveals how the women of her region have attained their extraordinary power and place in their cultureâ??and what a fascinating culture it is.Like Indira Gandhi and her father, Jawaharlal Nehru, Koul is a Kashmiri Brahmin, traditionally the highest caste of Hindus. The Hindus, though a tiny minority of Kashmir's population, lived in great harmony with Muslims, leading intertwined lives in the same cultural fabric. Kashmiris were isolated in their valley and enjoyed a culture so dissimilar to any other in India that they were largely unaffected by what was happening in the world around them. The 1947 partition of India and the rise of fundamentalism has turned Kashmir, once called "Paradise on Earth" by Moghul emperor Jehangir, into a religious and political inferno.Koul grew up immersed in the colorful legends and rituals of Kashmiri life, now imperiled for Hindus and Muslims. Her story is that of a lost Eden, full of the textures, tastes, and magical tales of a distant, at times contradictory world. She looks forward to an arranged marriage while completing her graduate education, even as she becomes a magistrate; and, in the end, Koul's marriage proves both loving and enduring.As she makes clear in this memoir, it was not her Muslim neighbors who tore her valley apart but "outside" political forces and religious ideologies, reflecting the tragic developments that have marked so much of the world's unrest in recent decades.  (less)

Korean culture and modern Western individualism. The structure of the book revolves around an analysis of the roles of the individual and family in the evolution of a capitalist Asian society at the start of the twenty-first century. It asks what it means to grow old in modern Korea. The study also reflects the post-war history of Korea: in just two generations a hard-working and organized people have turned a war-racked and poverty-stricken country into one of the world's leading economies. In addition, Korea has shown its resilience and capacity to adjust to changing circumstances by achieving a remarkable recovery from the Asian economic crisis of the 1990s.  (less)

This volume brings together both theoretical reflections and new research in this key area. For the sociologist this presents a conceptual challenge, while for the individual it may present a series of dilemmas. These are intriguingly traced out in studies which take us from Punjabi families in the UK, to Surinamese migrants in Amsterdam, to Hindu and Muslim women and black nurses in Britain, the African and Asian diasporas, and gender identity in post-Soviet Latvia.br/divDIVIntroduction: Rethinking Ethnicity and Gender--The Editors *bSection One: Ethnicity, Gender and Economic Disadvantage/b* Gender, Ethnicity and Migration--Annie Phizacklea * Ethnicity, Gender and Equality in the NHS--John Carter * ROSCAs, Ethnicity and Strategy--Ineke Van Wetering *bInstitutions and Culture: Continuities and Change/b* South Asian Women in Britain, Family Integrity and the Primary Purpose Rule--Werner Menski * Hindu Widows in Britain: Continuities and Change--Shirley Firth *bThe Second Generation: Gender and Change/b* South Asian Women and Arranged Marriates in East London--Kalwant Bhopal * Cultural Diversity and Religious Conformity--Charlotte Butler * Negotiating Marriage--Hannah Bradby *bSection Four: Ethnicity, Identity and Narrative/b* Weaving New Lives from an Old Fleece--Vieda Skultans * A Creative Discourse--Helen Kanitkar * When the Mirror Speaks--Jayne Ifekwunigwe * Indexbr/divDIVIntroduction: Rethinking Ethnicity and Gender--The Editors *bSection One: Ethnicity, Gender and Economic Disadvantage/b* Gender, Ethnicity and Migration--Annie Phizacklea * Ethnicity, Gender and Equality in the NHS--John Carter * ROSCAs, Ethnicity and Strategy--@?…¸Qìÿ¾Û€  (less)

encouraging children to engage in role-playing and learning about different cultures and backgrounds. How to play Children can create and tell stories about their family, helping to stimulate creativity and develop language skill. Children can role play different characters such as father, mother, siblings etc. providing opportunity to express themselves freely, enhancing confidence, understanding their and other family members' role and the importance of family. Children can play with their family members or friends creating interest, developing social skill and good relation within family members. Dimensions: W 2.4" x D 1.2" x H 5.1" Age: 3 years + Green Toy - Green Company. PlanToys recognizes the importance of promoting good quality of life, balanced with concern for environment. They are committed to minimizing their impact on nature and their toys are made from recycled rubberwood that is non chemically treated. PlanToys simplicity in design is combined with innovative use of materials and real-valued function encouraging more creative play in a good learning environment.  (less)

today¿s urban and streetwise forms. Since 1997, DJ Rekha Malhotra¿s internationally known New York City monthly, Basement Bhangra®, has exposed legions of dance music lovers to modern bhangra mixes with pulverizing dance floor impact. DJ Rekha has teamed up with esteemed east coast producer Sunil Sehgal to create Bhangra Breaks: South Asian Beats & Bass, a sample library that delivers that authentic mix of culture and style to your desktop with folders full of melodic harmoniums, infectious tumbis, and layered percussion that provides a full rhythmic experience. Bhangra Breaks is a labor of love by true founders of the U.S. bhangra movement, and a glittering ornament in the Sony Sound Series family tree that will add a new level of vi...  (less)

its start in 2000, Slant has screened an eclectic mix of films that explore a wide range of topics and genres such as the smashing of stereotypes, off-beat comedies, family stories, explorations of culture and identity, and universal themes like love, loss, the human condition. Slant curator Melissa Hung is the founding editor of Hyphen, a magazine about Asian American culture. She is a frequent speaker on the topic of Asian American media and independent media. She lives in Oakland, California and works for the San Francisco WritersCorps, a creative writing program for urban youth. Films in the Compilation include: 1. How to do the Asian Squat by Daniel Hsia 2. Lilo and Me by Kip Filbeck 3. Maritess vs the Superfriends by Dino Ign...  (less)