Hello,

This is a discussion question from my cuktural diversity class..
I have read through my entire text and elaborated on what my text stated on educational differences and similarities among the Chinese and Japanese people. Can you read my response over and tell me if everything seems relevant or anything you think I can possible add. My teacher is very difficult and critiques many different aspects on what and how we write our responses.
Any help you give would be great =)

Consider these questions: What are the most significant similarities between the Chinese American and Japanese American [cultural] experiences? What are the differences? (Schaefer, 2006, p. 352)

The topic I chose is Pursuit of Education

After 1943, Chinese were gradually permitted to enter the United States and later on college students were allowed to remain in the United States after finishing their education. The Chinese Immigrated to the U.S. to pursue better jobs and a better life.

Japanese Americans as a group have accomplished success in academic standards and are doing very well. The educational attainment of Japanese Americans as a group, as well as their family earnings, is higher than that of Whites, but caution should be used in interpreting such group data. Many factors contribute to this data, such as;

Asian Americans are concentrated in areas of the U.S. where wages and cost of living are far above the national average and the proportion of Japanese American families with multiple wage earners is higher than that of White families. Today, Japanese Americans have achieved success by almost any standard.
Today, young Japanese Americans and Chinese Americans are very ambivalent about their cultural heritage. There are definite differences in the experience of the Chinese and the Japanese, but education is taken very seriously in both cultures. The Chinese and Japanese have both placed strong cultural emphasis on receiving a formal education.

This looks like a good response.

Thanks Mrs Sue

Sometimes a second opinion helps a lot =)

You're welcome, Jen.

Your response seems to provide a good understanding of the educational similarities and differences between Chinese Americans and Japanese Americans. However, here are a few suggestions to enhance your response:

1. Provide specific examples: It would be helpful to include specific examples and evidence from your text to support your statements about the pursuit of education among Chinese and Japanese Americans. This can help strengthen the credibility of your response.

2. Address the question directly: The question asks for the most significant similarities and differences between the cultural experiences of Chinese and Japanese Americans regarding education. Make sure to explicitly identify and discuss these similarities and differences to directly answer the question.

3. Discuss historical context: Bringing in historical context can provide a deeper understanding of the educational experiences of Chinese and Japanese Americans. For example, you mentioned the Chinese Immigration Act of 1943, but you could elaborate on how this impacted the educational opportunities for Chinese Americans and how it differs from the experience of Japanese Americans.

4. Explore cultural values: You mentioned that education is taken seriously in both Chinese and Japanese cultures, but you could further elaborate on the specific cultural values or beliefs that influence this emphasis. This can help to highlight the underlying reasons for the pursuit of education among these groups.

Remember to provide detailed explanations and support your statements with evidence from your text. Overall, your response seems to be on the right track, but incorporating these suggestions can help enhance your understanding and support your arguments.