For this discussion based on Chapter 7 of the textbook: 1st edition A new history of Asian American by Shelley sang- Hee Lee you can start a new thread or reply to an existing one. However, please adhere to posting guidelines or points will be deducted.
To guide your conversation, here are a few prompts to consider. Choose an option that works for you. Do not answer all of them. Do not copy-and-paste the prompt in your response. Also, avoid REPEATING information that another classmate has already posted. You can expand upon their ideas instead. ONLY ANSWER ONE OF THESE QUESTIONS
How were the lived experiences of 2nd generation Asian Americans at this time similar and different based on the ethnic identity of a group? Moreover, what other factors accounted for different experiences and levels of engagement with society WITHIN a specific ethnic group?
How did generational differences play into the ways that Asian Americans constructed their identities during the 1920s and 1930s? Consider a comparative analysis with the experiences of other immigrant groups, either in that time period or even in comparison to today with the experiences of recently immigrated people and their children.
Examine a specific aspect of popular culture that second generation Asian Americans engaged in, and discuss why you think that’s interesting or how it reflects bigger trends in that period.
Free response, based on your own thoughts/reflections.
