Americans & Hui Muslims / A Cultural Comparison
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A 6 page paper comparing and contrasting the culture of the Hui Muslims and that of Americans. Although the culture of America is far more complex an issue than that of the particular group of Chinese Muslims, a general comparison and contrast is involved, which illustrates that, even though there are scattered issues which illustrate different aspects, the majority of the issues illustrate vast similarities in the cultures. While this may be directly related to religion to some extent, the differences are, more than likely, attributable to the basic and essential qualities that are inherent in history and culture's involvement in such. For individual cultures appear to follow a similar path in the evolution of their unique cultures. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Amhuimus.wps

Amy Tan's "The Joy Luck Club": Psychological Theories/Perspectives
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10 pages in length. The presence of cultural heritage in Chinese-American life is not as significant as it once was, with the overall incorporation not being of high priority to the younger generations. One may readily surmise that this unexpected and often unwelcome secularism has virtually everything to do with the manner in which the passage of time becomes such a significantly painful occurrence for each mother's personal experience. The writer discusses psychological theories and perspectives, as well as the concept of age, as they relate to Amy Tan's "The Joy Luck Club." Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: TLCjoylk.wps

An Analysis of Art According to Edward Said's Orientalism:
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This 4 page paper examines the Orientalism philosophy of Edward Said. Furthermore, this paper highlights two specific works of art that illustrate the imperialistic intentions of Westerners in accordance with the philosophy of Edward Said. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: GSEdSaid.rtf

An Overview of China
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This 4 page paper provides a brief but complete history of China and also addresses China's political role in the world. China's role in trade is also noted. Various elements of international politics are explored, such as the country's interesting relationship with Taiwan. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: SA335Chi.rtf

Analysis of Security Policy-making in China, India, and the United States
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This 14 page report discusses the fact that security policy-making in the United States, China, and India is particularly relevant in the opening years of the 21st century for some relatively obvious reasons. First, China and India represent the two most populated nations in the world. Second, they are world powers emerging into a new sense of their own position and strength in the markets and politics of the modern world. The U.S. plays an essential role in both of their affairs as it does in all other nations’ security issues since it is the wealthiest and arguably most powerful nation in the world. And, of course, the ideologies of all three nations have an undeniably significant impact on literally billions of people. Bibliography lists 15 sources.
Filename: BWchndia.rtf

Ancient Chinese Societies and Regulations
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A 5 page paper which how these ancient societies sought to regulate the individual in order to support the specific belief systems of Taoism, Legalism and Confucianism. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: TGsocreg.rtf

ANGEL ISLAND AND OTHER IMMIGRANT EXPERIENCES
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This paper compares the poetry written by Chinese immigrant detainees at Angel Island during the 19th and 20th centuries, with that of the story "Clothes" about a young Indian woman's immigration to the United States. The paper compares and contrasts the themes and language of both works. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: MTangisl.rtf

ANSWERS TO ESSAYS
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This 6-page paper encompasses answers to various essay questions. Topics include how Avon operates on a world-wide basis, the Just in Time concept for manufacturing, the differences between Hinduism and Islam (and similarities) as well as the differences and similarities between Taiwan and mainland China.
Filename: MTansess.rtf

Are Women's Lives In East And Southeast Asia Better Now Than They Were In The Past?
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9 pages in length. Women have long suffered indignities at the hands of their male counterparts. That the female gender continues to succumb to patriarchal oppression in many parts of the world is indicative of fear and intimidation inherent to gender dominated societies. Examining the progress made in East Asia and Southeast Asia finds that when comparing Taiwan and Malaysia, only one of the two countries has shown any indication of gender respect and equity. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: TLCAsiaW.rtf