In 2010 approximately 15 percent of all new marriages in the United States were between spouses of different racial; ethnic; or religious backgrounds; raising increasingly relevant questions regarding the multicultural identities of new spouses and their offspring. But while new census categories and a growing body of statistics provide data; they tell us little about the inner workings of day-to-day life for such couples and their children.JewAsian is a qualitative examination of the intersection of race; religion; and ethnicity in the increasing number of households that are Jewish American and Asian American. Helen Kiyong Kim and Noah Samuel Leavitt’s book explores the larger social dimensions of intermarriages to explain how these particular unions reflect not only the identity of married individuals but also the communities to which they belong. Using in-depth interviews with couples and the children of Jewish American and Asian American marriages; Kim and Leavitt’s research sheds much-needed light on the everyday lives of these partnerships and how their children negotiate their own identities in the twenty-first century.
#3594744 in Books University of Nebraska Press 1991-12-01Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 .48 x 5.36 x 7.96l; #File Name: 0803272545176 pages
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Interesting tale of daily survivalBy CakesVery interesting explanation of how people survived in the later years of the civil war. Especially enjoyed the stories of weaving ;spinning; knitting and crocheting that chronicle the women's contribution to the families survival.4 of 4 people found the following review helpful. Enjoyed reading this bookBy KathyinozarksThis book was referred to me from an online friend; and I was so glad she did. I am researching handwoven cloth from the civil war era. This book was filled with pages of information of day to day life needs and how the people met this challenge; (from sugar making; spinning; dyeing; weaving cloth; salt; and so much more) during the time the author was living in a state that was blockaded during the civil war. So much information was thrown at me while reading; I just couldn't read it fast enough. I loved it too that the author wrote from her own experiences. A must read for anyone interested in reading about how families made their necessities during this time in our history.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Rare booksBy CustomerI always find rate; hard to find books with you folks. They are also often available at discounted prices; in wonderful condition. Thank you so much.
