These revelations then lead to my interest in the adjustment of current OFWs to their host country. It is believed that:
Alienation in the host country is what unites OFWs, a shared history of colonial and racial subordination, marginalization, and struggles for cultural survival through heterogeneous forms of resistance and political rebellion. This is what may replace the nonexistent nation/homeland, absent the political self-determination of the Filipino people. (San Juan 118)
For Romerico Sollano, an OFW working as a seaman, 85% of the crew on the ship he works on are Filipinos. This allows him to keep a bit of the Philippines with him to pursue through the homesickness (Sollano). Another OFW, Francis Almira, is an auditor in Angola, the
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Basically, in a situation that somebody has to be responsible for an incident that several people involved, European people will do anything by all means to save themselves and put the blame to anybody else. Since most of the superiors are European, Filipino & Asian turns to be the fall guy. In short, there is partiality. (Sollano)
Similar prejudices have effected Joyce Nieva in New Zealand, “lots of prejudice, lots of negative thoughts.. i guess its b’coz of our skin colour!!.. sad but true… [sic]” (Nieva). On the other hand, some OFWs do not face these kind of racial issues. Ronald Conde, an administrative secretary in Al Khobar, was “lucky that [his] first company was dominated by Filipinos and even the communities are mostly kababayans” (Conde), or fellow
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When asked about their perceptions of the OFW as children, current OFWs all responded with a certainty:
OFW there is a better chance for you to live a life that is above the standard living status in our country. But bear in mind that being an OFW is not a guarantee for a person to become rich and successful. But at least most of OFW find a better life working abroad and provide the needs of his or her family abundantly… Since I was a child, I always say [sic] that when I grow-up I want to be a seaman and become rich. (Sollano).
Amongst the interviews it was understood that the OFW is “a person who is willing to sacrifice for a while” (Almira) but is overtly conscious that the OFW needs “to support the financial needs of family & extend help to others who are in need”
Way, R. N. (2013, January 19). Edward Koiki Mabo 1936-1992. Retrieved from Racism No Way: http://www.racismnoway.com.au/teaching-resources/factsheets/54.html
...al Sam Gillis.” Benevolent Assimilation: The American Conquest of the Philippines, 1899-1903. New Haven, CT: Yale University, 1982. 87. Print.
...he ‘Cesar Chavez’ film will, with any luck, influence Hollywood to create more movies that reflect our diverse American stories. Filipino Americans are California’s biggest Asian American group, California’s third largest minority group, and the second biggest Asian ethnicity group in the United States of America. Chicanos/as and Filipinos are the two of the fastest rising ethnic collections in the nation. With more documentaries like ‘Delano Manongs, literature, and more ethnic studies discourse set on the promotion of accurate representation of history that bring the experiences of Filipinos in California’s labor movement to light, an opportunity to erase the history of erasure is presenting itself. In sum, it is imperative that a substantial place for Filipino descendants in US history is not buried or elapsed, especially within a popular form of media like film.
In spite of mis-representation, certain culture is prone to be seen in corporation. Managing any variety of cultures will require some form of flexibility an understanding of personality that may not their personal environment. In the next few paragraphs, diversity will be dissected how some minority thrive and struggle in some areas. Mr. Taylor and Kachanoff worked on a theory that emphasizes, there is a psychological aspect of diversity which may influence the horizontal and vertical aspect of multiculturalism (2015,
The interaction between the immigrant and the citizens of the receiving country varies on whether or not their introduction into the new country is seen as a loss or something positive. These differing stances serve as a buffer for an immigrant’s desires, as they can either advance or stagger depending on how far their new situation allows them to advance. For this reason, the likely success of the individual depends on the descending community’s desire to embrace them. This acceptance or denial presents itself in the form of the resources available to “the other.” If these outsiders are not given the tools with which to function properly they will likely find solace in the ethnic specific networks that provide them with a means to survive.
In Subic Bay, Naval Base, Philippines, I spent 6 years in a culturally diverse environment, which meant as a child, I missed the memo that being “mixed” is not the norm. My healthy environment has changed drastically when my dad left and my mom brought me to Manila to live with my grandparents while she worked abroad. In Manila, I had experienced all kinds of prejudice from people who were constantly asking
There are many oppressive factors that exist in contemporary Canadian society that disadvantages and often alienates refugees. These oppressive factors exist in social, religious, cultural, political, and economic spheres within society. There are many political barriers that exist that oppress and limit the amount of refugees that can safely flee to Canada. An example of political and social barriers that inhibit the admission of refugees is increased border security. Border security has reached a point where it is too difficult for some refugees to safely flee a harmful environment, and this violates international law which outlines that each state has to respect an individual’s right to seek refuge in any nation. Implementing more restrictive
Comparing The Concepts of Anomie and Alienation In order to answer the question posed, it is important to firstly define what is meant by the two important terms, I can then both. compare and contrast Anomie and Alienation and discuss some of the complex issues surrounding both. Alienation is seen to be the separation from oneself, another.
This struggle against marginalization is one of the principal elements that bind their sense of community, ...
Prejudice and discrimination has been greatly reduced by these two groups along with increasing justice. Both groups have leaders that are able to use their own strengths to help and mold the groups in a proactive form. Dominic Ng status and influential position gives him authority wile Moua’s divers background and public service background gives her incite on how to fight for
Throughout my work experience I have been a witness to various degrees of work alienation. As I continue to gather additional experience in the work environment and engage in discussions with fellow employees, it is clearly evident that there is workplace discontentment and feelings of being taken advantage of. Based on my work experiences to date, I agree with James Rinehart’s claim that forms of alienation are evident in the workplace. They force human beings into modes of behaviour that are unnatural and possibly harmful. I will illustrate that as we live in a capitalist environment, employees have little say or control over decisions made by their employers; workers do not have power over the processes or methods of work; workers lack fulfillment and are not treated fairly in their workplace and class structures are created to show dominance behavior.
We should avoid making assumptions and remark based on their family background. The organization should discourage the discrimination activities and prohibits such behavior. There should be the environment where individuals are judged by their work rather than the background they belong to.
Certain Europeans, of whatever nationality or religion or class or gender or even culture, were joined together globally as members of the “white”race. However in cases where whites are under threat and/or in hard competition with people of different skin colours and ethnicities for example poor whites in the industrial USA or white workers today whose jobs are threatened by coloured immigrants or by job-flight to Asia, racism can help whites ascribe imaginary freedoms and superiority to themselves, and white racism can flare up. (Cultural Studies: A Critical Introduction,”Race” p.164). Most powerfully and typically, racism organises certain stereotypes: Notions such as “all Africans have got rhythm” or “Asians are brainy” are racist, although not as dangerous as notions such as “Jews are dishonest and mean”or “Indians are lazy”.
Postcolonial authors use their literature and poetry to solidify, through criticism and celebration, an emerging national identity, which they have taken on the responsibility of representing. Surely, the reevaluation of national identity is an eventual and essential result of a country gaining independence from a colonial power, or a country emerging from a fledgling settler colony. However, to claim to be representative of that entire identity is a huge undertaking for an author trying to convey a postcolonial message. Each nation, province, island, state, neighborhood and individual is its own unique amalgamation of history, culture, language and tradition. Only by understanding and embracing the idea of cultural hybridity when attempting to explore the concept of national identity can any one individual, or nation, truly hope to understand or communicate the lasting effects of the colonial process.
A. A. The Philippines People, Poverty and Politics. New York: The New York Times. St. Martins's P, 1987. 1-225.