The Exploration of a Socially Constructed Feminine Identity Sui Sin Far’s‚ The Story of one White Woman who married a Chinese‚ argues that the new feminine identity while liberating some women is destructive for others‚ and it is not until one develops a true sense of identity and not a socially constructed one that inner peace is attained. Minnie‚ the main character in Far’s story depicts a white woman who felt compelled to assimilate into the new feminine identity constructed by the socio-economic
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In The Land of the Free In the story "In the Land of the Free"‚ Sui Sin Far describes the sadness and melancholy of a young mother‚ Lea Choo‚ when she had to be separated from her son when they entered the U.S because her son did not have a necessary certificate entitling him to admission to this country. This story traced back to the time after 1870 when a huge number of immigrants from China arrived in the U.S. The U.S government‚ terrified by an allegedly economic depression and misperception
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American values. However‚ when Mr. Chin Yuen states “The old order is passing away and the new order is taking its place‚” (Far 528) it becomes clear that‚ although he doesn’t agree with some American values‚ he is willing to accept that some things are going to change. Though the people of America differ often in opinions‚ dreams‚ and even what “America” means to them‚ they are still able to prosper as they share the common bond of America‚ just as Mr. and Mrs. Spring Fragrance’s differences still
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mao sui November 20‚ 2013 Jurisprudence & Judicial Proc By: Gardner Marilyn‚ Christian Science Monitor‚ 08827729‚ 7/16/97‚ Vol. 89‚ Issue 161 WHEN US‚ NEWCOMERS’ VALUES CLASH Jurisprudential Problem: Cultural Defense Cultural Explanation/Defense This article began with the arrest of Wilfredo Cordero who had been arrested for allegedly beating his wife Ana Mora. Cordero’s first wife‚ Mora‚ offered a cultural explanation. After defining the meaning of cultural explanation‚ which
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Jerika Whitfield Draping II 10/22/2012 Anna Sui Anna Sui‚ born August 4‚ 1964 in Detroit Michigan‚ dreamed of becoming a fashion designer since age 4. Her father a structural engineer and her mother a painter‚ she was believed to have gotten her creativeness from her mother and her business side from her father. In her 4 year old mind‚ a fashion designer was portrayed beautiful‚ stylish‚ always surrounded by luxurious fabrics and countless sketchbooks always off to lunch. Anna was attracted to
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The Sui Dynasty (581-618 C.E.) Paola Macias Pre-IB World History Period 3 2/10/12 China is known for its diversity of dynasties which occur within history. Although China’s dynasties do not last forever‚ many of them have presented impressive advances in government‚ military‚ agriculture and economy. However‚ one dynasty in particular‚ the Sui Dynasty‚ remarks its significance with its accomplishments within such a short period of time. By the end of China’s northern and southern dynasties
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The Chemistry of Fragrances From Perfumer to Consumer 2nd Edition RSC Popular Science Titles The RSC publishes series of inexpensive texts suitable for teachers and students which give a clear‚ readable introduction to selected topics in chemistry. They should also appeal to the general chemist. For further information on all available titles contact: Sales and Customer Care Department‚ Royal Society of Chemistry‚ Thomas Graham House‚ Science Park‚ Milton Road‚ Cambridge CB4 0WF‚ UK
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Anna Sui (born August 4‚ 1964)[2] is an American fashion designer. Her luxury brand retails globally in the Americas‚ Europe‚ Asia and the Middle East. Her clothing‚ fragrance‚ cosmetic‚ and accessories lines sell at Anna Sui stores in over 50 countries and are also widely distributed at leading department stores worldwide.[3] Sui is known for her timeless designs and ability to transcend eras with her historical and culturally inspired collections. After leaving Parsons‚ she worked for a variety
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rP os t 4550 MAY 5‚ 2010 JOHN A. QUELCH LISA D. DONOVAN op yo Flare Fragrances Company‚ Inc.: Analyzing Growth Opportunities It was early December 2008‚ time for Flare Fragrances Co. to launch its final analysis of 2009 strategic initiatives‚ and the group of 10 sales and marketing employees in the main Flare conference room could see by the look on her face that CEO Joely Patterson was determined to make 2009 better than 2008 had been. The economic crisis had taken its toll
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Background Founded in 1955‚ as a small manufacturer of women’s fragrance‚ Flare has grown into the No. 4 player in the U.S. women’s fragrance market. Introduced in 1975‚ the brand Loveliest is one of its strongest thus far. Faced with a growth challenge in a difficult economic environment‚ CEO Joely Patterson outlines two growth opportunities for her marketing staff to evaluate. One involves launching a new scent and possibly separating it from the trusty "umbrella brand" that comprises Flare’s
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