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More than 1.3 million Korean Americans live in the United
States, the majority of them foreign-born immigrants and their
children, the so-called 1.5 and second generations. While many sons
and daughters of Korean immigrants outwardly conform to the
stereotyped image of the upwardly mobile, highly educated
super-achiever, the realities and challenges that the children of
Korean immigrants face in their adult lives as their immigrant
parents grow older and confront health issues that are far more
complex. In Caring Across Generations, Grace J. Yoo and Barbara W.
Kim explore how earlier experiences helping immigrant parents
navigate American society have prepared Korean American children
for negotiating and redefining the traditional gender norms, close
familial relationships, and cultural practices that their parents
expect them to adhere to as they reach adulthood. Drawing on
in-depth interviews with 137 second and 1.5 generation Korean
Americans, Yoo & Kim explore issues such as their childhood
experiences, their interpreted cultural traditions and values in
regards to care and respect for the elderly, their attitudes and
values regarding care for aging parents, their observations of
parents facing retirement and life changes, and their experiences
with providing care when parents face illness or the prospects of
dying. A unique study at the intersection of immigration and aging,
Caring Across Generations provides a new look at the linked lives
of immigrants and their families, and the struggles and triumphs
that they face over many generations.
Asian Americans encounter a range of health issues often unknown to
the American public, policy makers, researchers and even
clinicians. National research often combines Asian Americans into a
single category, not taking into account the differences and
complexity among Asian ethnic subgroups. The definition of Asian
American derives from the U.S. Census Bureau's definition of Asian,
which includes peoples from all the vast territories of the Far
East, Southeast Asia and the South Asian Subcontinent. While Census
classifications determine demographic measurements that affect
equal opportunity programs, the broad rubric "Asian-American" can
never describe accurately the more than 50 distinct Asian American
subgroups, who together comprise multifaceted diversity across
cultural ethnicities, socio-economic status, languages, religions
and generations. This volume rectifies that situation by exploring
the unique needs and health concerns of particular subgroups within
the Asian American community. It consolidates a wide range of
knowledge on various health issues impacting Asian Americans while
also providing a discussion into the cultural, social, and
structural forces impacting morbidity, mortality and quality of
life. The volume is designed to advance the understanding of Asian
American health by explaining key challenges and identifying
emerging trends faced in specific ethnic groups and
diseases/illnesses, innovative community-based interventions and
the future needed areas of research.
Asian Americans encounter a range of health issues often unknown to
the American public, policy makers, researchers and even
clinicians. National research often combines Asian Americans into a
single category, not taking into account the differences and
complexity among Asian ethnic subgroups. The definition of Asian
American derives from the U.S. Census Bureau's definition of Asian,
which includes peoples from all the vast territories of the Far
East, Southeast Asia and the South Asian Subcontinent. While Census
classifications determine demographic measurements that affect
equal opportunity programs, the broad rubric "Asian-American" can
never describe accurately the more than 50 distinct Asian American
subgroups, who together comprise multifaceted diversity across
cultural ethnicities, socio-economic status, languages, religions
and generations. This volume rectifies that situation by exploring
the unique needs and health concerns of particular subgroups within
the Asian American community. It consolidates a wide range of
knowledge on various health issues impacting Asian Americans while
also providing a discussion into the cultural, social, and
structural forces impacting morbidity, mortality and quality of
life. The volume is designed to advance the understanding of Asian
American health by explaining key challenges and identifying
emerging trends faced in specific ethnic groups and
diseases/illnesses, innovative community-based interventions and
the future needed areas of research.
"Koreans in America: History, Identity, and Community" carefully
documents and examines the shifts within the Korean American
communities over the past 100+ years. Using cutting-edge, original
essays from U.S. scholars and activists in a variety of fields,
this collection covers a wide range of topics relevant to the study
of Korean Americans. In addition to providing a historical
background, this text also explores changing demographics,
immigration patterns, identity, family, arts and culture, and
community and activism. Study questions are incorporated throughout
the text to encourage critical thinking and discussion among
students. Informational sidebars and cartoons are also used to
create an engaging reading experience. Koreans in America brings
"voice" to the histories, experiences, and changes happening among
Koreans in America today.Grace J. Yoo is a professor of Asian
American Studies at San Francisco State University. For the last 15
years, she has been teaching, researching, and writing about issues
within the Korean American community. Her work has appeared in
publications such as "Journal of Cross Cultural Gerontology,
Ethnicity and Health, Peace Review," and "Asian American Policy
Review." She is the co-editor of "The Encyclopedia of Asian
American Issues Today" and "Handbook of Asian American Health."
Professor Yoo made her debut in documentary filmmaking with
"Stories Untold: Memories of Korean War Survivors."
More than 1.3 million Korean Americans live in the United States,
the majority of them foreign-born immigrants and their children,
the so-called 1.5 and second generations. While many sons and
daughters of Korean immigrants outwardly conform to the stereotyped
image of the upwardly mobile, highly educated super-achiever, the
realities and challenges that the children of Korean immigrants
face in their adult lives as their immigrant parents grow older and
confront health issues that are far more complex. In Caring Across
Generations, Grace J. Yoo and Barbara W. Kim explore how earlier
experiences helping immigrant parents navigate American society
have prepared Korean American children for negotiating and
redefining the traditional gender norms, close familial
relationships, and cultural practices that their parents expect
them to adhere to as they reach adulthood. Drawing on in-depth
interviews with 137 second and 1.5 generation Korean Americans, Yoo
& Kim explore issues such as their childhood experiences, their
interpreted cultural traditions and values in regards to care and
respect for the elderly, their attitudes and values regarding care
for aging parents, their observations of parents facing retirement
and life changes, and their experiences with providing care when
parents face illness or the prospects of dying. A unique study at
the intersection of immigration and aging, Caring Across
Generations provides a new look at the linked lives of immigrants
and their families, and the struggles and triumphs that they face
over many generations.
This is a revealing compilation of essays on the latest research
and debates on Asian Americans, a growing and influential ethnic
group today. Encyclopedia of Asian American Issues Today is the
first major reference work focused on the full expanse of
contemporary Asian American experiences in the United States.
Drawing on over two decades of research, it takes an unprecedented
look at the major issues confronting the Asian American community
as a whole, and the specific ethnic identities within that
community—from established groups such as Chinese, Japanese, and
Korean Americans to newer groups such as Cambodian and Hmong
Americans. Across two volumes, Encyclopedia of Asian American
Issues Today offers 110 entries on the current state of affairs,
controversies, successes, and outlooks for future for Asian
Americans. The set is divided into 11 thematic sections including
diversity and demographics; education; health; identity;
immigrants, refugees, and citizenship; law; media; politics; war;
work and economy; youth, family, and the aged. Contributors include
leading experts in the fields of Asian American studies, education,
public health, political science, law, economics, and psychology.
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