The Ethnic Chinese in Indonesia: Issues of Identity

Tan, Mély G.; Dahana, Abdullah

doi:10.1007/978-1-137-07635-9_2

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“…As the study did not examine the ethnic perceptions associated with this preference, it is not possible to conclude whether this affiliation is due to the association of Bahasa Malaysia with Malayness or the wider usefulness of English in a global context. However, the findings suggest the need to delve further into the issues of language and ethnic identity in the context of language planning in Malaysia to compare the process of assimilation with that of the Chinese in Indonesia (Tan, 1997) and Thailand (Callahan, 2003;Morita, 2003), Malay in Singapore (Hvitfeldt & Poedjosoedarmo, nd) and the Indian Muslims in Thailand (Forbes, 1982).…”

Section: Resultsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Towards homogeneity in homes languages

Ting

Mahadhir

2009

ARAL

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This preliminary study examines the languages used by parents with their children in Malay, Chinese Foochow and Indian Tamil families to find out how the similarity or dissimilarity in parents’ ethnic language influenced the choice of language transmitted to children and how far standard languages have permeated the family domain in Kuching City in the Malaysian state of Sarawak. Standard languages refer to the three main written languages taught in the school system, namely, English, Bahasa Malaysia (Malay language) and Chinese Mandarin. Interviews were conducted with 17 families (6 Malay, 6 Chinese Foochow, 5 Indian Tamil). The results showed that the ethnic language is mostly still retained in the Malay and Indian Tamil families but has been pushed out by English and Mandarin Chinese in Chinese Foochow families. English has emerged in parental communication with children to different extents across ethnic group. Bahasa Malaysia, on the other hand, is spoken in Malay families with parents from West Malaysia. Factors found to be influencing the parental decision on language to use with their children include similarity/dissimilarity of the couple’s ethnic languages, their educational background, family and social linguistic environment, instrumental value of languages and ethnic identity.

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Towards homogeneity in homes languages

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Mahadhir

2009

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“…207–8). It is understandable that these identities overlap or intermingle according to various circumstances (Tan, M. G., 1997, p. 40).…”

Section: Chinese Diaspora and Social Capitalmentioning

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Chinese Diaspora as a Virtual Nation: Interactive Roles between Economic and Social Capital

Cheung

2004

Political Studies

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This paper attempts to analyse how and in what ways the Chinese diaspora interacts with globalisation in Southeast Asia through their economic and social capital. It explores the theories of globalisation and contrasts them with the thematic changes of Southeast Asia studies, and it conceptualises the economic power, the geographical dispersal nature and the social networking of Chinese diaspora in order to understand how a virtual nation is being constructed. It then examines empirical studies of that economic power using the specific case of Indonesia; comparative studies of Chinese companies in Southeast Asian countries; and foreign direct investment in China from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations. Finally, it surveys the building of the virtual community through ethnicity, languages, associations and Confucianism, from which social capital has been generated among the Chinese diaspora in Southeast Asia.

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“…For example, See (), who examined Chinese diaspora in the Philippines, argued that despite the social, political, and economic disadvantages the Chinese immigrants faced decades ago, the Chinese community now has prominent standing in business and economy, and are well integrated into society. Hoon () and Tan and Dahana () report similar status of Chinese immigrants in Indonesia, which has solidified in recent years.…”

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“…Although little is known of the life of the Hwa‐Gyo in Korea, a considerable amount of literature on Chinese diaspora in other countries exists (Benner & Kim, ; Chew, ; Feng‐Bing, ; Hoon, ; Ip & Pang, ; Ma & Cartier, ; Tan & Dahana, ). As Chinese immigrants make up one of the largest diaspora residing across the globe, there is substantial literature pertaining to their lives, ethnic identity, discrimination, and adjustment (Ma & Cartier, ).…”

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Understanding the life of Chinese immigrants in Korea: Forgotten people in the land of multiculturalism

Kim

Lee

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Asian Soc Wrk & Pol Rev

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In recent years, Korean society has claimed its multicultural identity in which diversity is celebrated. Numerous changes have been made at societal level, and policies and services promoting multiculturalism have been implemented. However, one particular ethnic group excluded from multiculturalism discourse is the Hwa‐Gyo, descendants of Chinese immigrants. This study aims to gain an understanding of the Hwa‐Gyo and their lives, as little is known about them. In‐depth interviews were conducted with third and fourth‐generation Hwa‐Gyo residents in Korea, and qualitative descriptive analyses were conducted. Two main themes were extracted from the narratives: “being the forgotten people,” and the “ambiguity of being Hwa‐Gyo.” Related subthemes were also identified. The Hwa‐Gyo perceives themselves as forgotten people abandoned by both their country of birth and their country of citizenship (Taiwan), and are marginalized from new immigrants. They define themselves as hopeless wanderers, and expressed ambiguity over their identity and their place in Korea. Their narratives also showed that they attempt to stay hidden from the rest of Korean society as a way to protect themselves from discrimination they have encountered for generations.

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The Ethnic Chinese in Indonesia: Issues of Identity

Cited by 27 publications

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Towards homogeneity in homes languages

Towards homogeneity in homes languages

Chinese Diaspora as a Virtual Nation: Interactive Roles between Economic and Social Capital

Understanding the life of Chinese immigrants in Korea: Forgotten people in the land of multiculturalism

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