Ethnoscapes abound in today’s society. The concept of ethnoscapes can be represented by ethnic presence, difference and change. These aspects are present in today’s urban areas. This essay will evaluate the concept of ethnoscapes based on ethnic presence, difference and change in urban areas. It will then go on to analyse the meaning of the ‘on the ground’ theory and how ethnoscapes relate to other conceptual approaches such as segregation, multicultural city and ethnic economies. The final part of the essay will link together ethnic presence, difference and change with segregation, multicultural city and ethnic economies by using examples from tutorial 5 based on the knowledge of grounded theory.
Ethnoscapes are spaces that are spatially
…show more content…
Multiculturalism is the idea that numerous ethnicities can co-exist in the same space. One of the policies such as commodification of ethnicities. Some countries actively encourage enthnoscapes such as Chinatown in Vancouver to promote economic growth and tourism in those areas (Hoernig & Walton-Roberts, 2009). This can lead to ethnoscapes being whether they are authentic to a particular home ethnicity or whether it is manufactured differently. Hoernig & Walton-Roberts (2009) asserts that globalization, immigration and urbanization are the 3 mechanisms of how a multicultural city is made up. These are the main drivers of a multicultural city. There are different levels of exclusion and inclusion. Often multicultural cities are façade. For instance, Singapore is seen as quite a multicultural city but there maybe some areas where segregation is present. Hoernig & Walton-Roberts (2009) states that Singapore has diligently ‘imagineered’ itself as a cultural city. The different levels of exclusion and inclusion can be created by family ties, education level and types of work that different ethnicities do. Therefore this leads to the tangible and transitory aspects of ethnoscapes that are present in urban areas. For instance, Sandringham Road has a lot of Indian eataries and is known as the ‘Indian food neighbourhood’ (Friesen,
Ethnicities wanted to be with their own race. This began the movement of the development of ethnic neighborhoods. Although many et...
This nation was relatively stable in the eyes of immigrants though under constant political and economic change. Immigration soon became an outlet by which this nation could thrive yet there was difficulty in the task on conformity. Ethnic groups including Mexicans and Chinese were judged by notions of race, cultural adaptations and neighborhood. Mary Lui’s “The Chinatown Trunk Mystery” and Michael Innis-Jimenez’s “Steel Barrio”, provides a basis by which one may trace the importance of a neighborhood in the immigrant experience explaining the way in which neighborhoods were created, how these lines were crossed and notions of race factored into separating these
The modern story of developed areas is a move from the inner city to the suburbs. This decentralization of metropolitan areas has left urban areas neglected. Such a transformation has had negative consequences, because it has inherently meant the abandonment of those left behind in urban centers. Furthermore, the issue is complicated by the fact that the distinction between those moving to the suburbs and those left behind has been defined largely by race. As Kain notes,
In the field of academia, ethnographic studies are often overlooked as a serious source and reviewed as literature for the mass populace. Because of the often common language, fluid writing styles, format, and production of typical ethnographies, it is much more appealing and attainable to popular culture than the research within a scholarly journal or anthology. Although, perhaps instead of deeming ethnographic work unworthy of a scholarly title due to the appeal it possess, historians should relish in this relativity new form of research for its popularity. Ethnographic studies provide readers with a rare and untarnished micro historic view of the customs of a particular culture or individuals within said culture. Opposing most academia, these studies can sometimes be void in political agenda and personal biases, providing the audience with more objective material. Ethnographies often allow readers to see private and intimate moments within the milieu of the subject which is not often reserved for public life, which is the typically sphere of scholarly study; because of this tendency, individuals and groups which lack a strong public voice are frequently the foci of ethnographic studies. Throughout history women have often been the victims of such marginalization, with a recent focus on Eastern and Islamic women. Considering the previous, Muslim women and gender have been the center of contemporary ethnographic studies, giving a voice to non-Westernized Muslim women and providing a natural research of gender relations with little bias or political agenda.
Ethnography is a research method used to explore different cultures from a personal view. Many anthropologists have sought to use ethnography as their main study method because of its specificity and opportunity to get hands on. Those that participate in ethnographies are expected to accurately record detailed accounts of the society in which they are staying, but at the same time maintain a critical distance.
Cultural competence is a skill essential to acquire for healthcare providers, especially nurses. Cooperating effectively and understanding individuals with different backgrounds and traditions enhances the quality of health care provided by hospitals and other medical facilities. One of the many cultures that nurses and other health care providers encounter is the American Indian or Native American culture. There are hundreds of different American Indian Tribes, but their beliefs and values only differ slightly. The culture itself embodies nature. To American Indians, “The Earth is considered to be a living organism- the body of a higher individual, with a will and desire to be well. The Earth is periodically healthy and less healthy, just as human beings are” (Spector, 2009, p. 208). This is why their way of healing and symbolic items are holistic and from nature.
Anthropologie is one of my favorite stores to shop at. Their clothes are sophisticated but still fun and free-spirited. I decided to do my report on Anthropologie because I would one day like to work for them and want to be knowledgeable on a company before an interview. Through my research, I was able to discover things that I did not know about Anthropologie. Anthropologie is a unique company with a very innovative style of doing things from their story, growth, visual merchandising, teams, and a large amount of shared stocks.
James P. Spradley (1979) described the insider approach to understanding culture as "a quiet revolution" among the social sciences (p. iii). Cultural anthropologists, however, have long emphasized the importance of the ethnographic method, an approach to understanding a different culture through participation, observation, the use of key informants, and interviews. Cultural anthropologists have employed the ethnographic method in an attempt to surmount several formidable cultural questions: How can one understand another's culture? How can culture be qualitatively and quantitatively assessed? What aspects of a culture make it unique and which connect it to other cultures? If ethnographies can provide answers to these difficult questions, then Spradley has correctly identified this method as revolutionary.
One cannot generalize or predict all human behaviors, thought processes, morals, and customs. Because human nature is dominated by different types of cultures and societies in various parts of the world, this can often lead to misunderstanding which ultimately leads to the illusion of cultural superiority, and in most cases this can lead to genocide - the systematic murder or annihilation of a group of people or culture. Anthropology is the study of humans, our immediate ancestors and their cultural environments this study stems from the science of holism - the study of the human condition. Culture is crucial in determining the state of the human condition, as the cultures are traditions and customs that are learned throughout an individual
In the past decade, there are different kinds of social issues and movements in Hong Kong. It has aroused some concerns and discussions in the aspect of cultural identity. Due to the historical and political factors, more and more Hong Kong people think that it is hard to distinguish their identities as Honkonger, Chinese or even Chinese Honkonger, which indicated the unique hybrid identity of Hong Kong people and it is intertwining processes to define who am I and what am I? In additions, due to the homogenization of space under the globalization, people have the almost same experiences and way of life in different global cities. It results in “placelessness” and drives the people more unfamiliar to their city which may easily
Learning about the various fields this semester of Anthropology has opened my mind all about humans and why we do what we do. I also learned historical information about early human ancestors that have changed my thoughts on when life began for humans. Acquiring this information, I have used it to apply it in my everyday life at work, on the go, or at home with family. What we have learned this semester are the four major subfield of anthropology, which are Archeology, Linguistics, Cultural and Physical Anthropology; along with the subfields inside these major fields. I will be defining each field along with some of its subfields and giving examples of how I have applied this information to my life over this semester.
Bridging the gap between past and present and bestowing archaeological record in more coherent, and systematically was provided by Binford in the 1970. He is regarded as the prominent processual archaeologist and envisioned ethnoarchaeology as the rightful methodological heir for elucidating archaeological problems scientifically.
Majority of the Singaporean populace are of Chinese ethnicity, while those of the Malay and Indian ethnicities are pushed towards the minority corner. While the government vehemently denied such claims, the Malay plight showcased the “reality that Malays are progressing slower than other ethnic Singaporeans” (Mutalib, 2011). One of the pillars of Singapore is the concept of multiculturalism, which, in this context, is not exercised to its fullest. Due to the growing issue on the minority dilemma, Malays, who themselves below to the minority, have started to “persistently call for reforms” (ibid, pp. 1158-1159). The government led by the PAP was forced to give in to the public pressure, most especially to the fact that while the Malay – and by extension, the Indian – populace may be the minority, it still is part of Singapore’s national interests (ibid, p. 1171).
This research project is centered upon the idea that individuals, specifically those in second and third world countries, need to protect their cultural identity by combating the imperialism of western, dominant cultures. According to research, some reasons behind this imperialism are war, totalitarianism, tourism, the need to fit in, peer pressure, immigration, and globalization. These reasons are prevalent in today’s society and can be seen worldwide. Some solutions to the problem that I found in my research are to create a multicultural society that embraces diversity, encouraging a multilingual society along with preserving dying languages, and protecting smaller villages and towns from tourism, industrialization, and globalization. While
In his article “The Failure of Multiculturalism”, Kenan Malik uses the diverse European culture to study and explain the irony of multiculturalism. He defines multiculturalism as “the embrace of an inclusive, diverse society” (Malik 21). Integration between cultures is practically inevitable, but several nations view this as a threat towards upholding their culture. Due to this, many countries have made attempts at properly integrating new people and ideas while trying to prevent the degradation of their own. This can result in unjust regulations and the reverse effect of an intended multicultural society.