Asked by Joshua Leahy on Jun 06, 2024
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Maxine Hong Kingston's book entitled The Story of Maxine Hong Kingston,Bridging Cultural Worlds,shows that she wants to guide people in how to find meaning in their lives,especially by exploring their cultural backgrounds.Her book is about
A) Chinese ancestry.
B) the struggle of immigrants.
C) her parents' struggles to adapt to American culture.
D) All of these.
Bridging Cultural Worlds
The act or process of creating connections and understanding between people from different cultural backgrounds to foster inclusion, cooperation, and mutual respect.
Chinese Ancestry
denotes the lineage or heritage of individuals who trace their ethnic roots back to China.
American Culture
A set of shared values, practices, and beliefs predominantly influenced by European immigration but significantly shaped by African, Native American, Asian, Pacific Island, and Latin American cultures.
- Explain the significance of cultural background in shaping individual identity and self-conception.
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Tarek MnawerJun 09, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
The book "The Story of Maxine Hong Kingston, Bridging Cultural Worlds" is about all of the topics listed in choices A, B, and C. It focuses on Kingston's Chinese ancestry, her experience as the child of Chinese immigrants, and her own struggles to understand and reconcile her cultural background with American society. Through her own story and reflections, she encourages readers to embrace their own cultural identities and seek their own paths in life.
Learning Objectives
- Explain the significance of cultural background in shaping individual identity and self-conception.