{"product_id":"becoming-a-model-minority-schooling-experiences-of-ethnic-koreans-in-china-emerging-perspectives-on-education-in-china-9780739136836","title":"Becoming a Model Minority Schooling Experiences","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFang Gao’s book demystifies the long-held perception of the Korean-Chinese as the model minority in China. It presents and analyzes young Korean-Chinese students’ dilemma of 'to be or not to be a model minority' amid engulfing economic globalization and China’s rapid modernization and marketization. -- Minglang Zhou, University of Maryland at College Park, coeditor of Affirmative Action in China and the U.S.: A Dialogue on Inequality and Minor\u003cbr\u003eThis book provides a detailed account on the varying schooling strategies that the Korean Chinese use when facing new challenges and opportunities in the rapidly changing China. It's a stimulating addition to the literature that dismantles stereotypes attached to China's ethnic minorities. -- Outi Luova, Centre for East Asian Studies, University of Turku\u003cbr\u003eAn important book that highlights how the 'model minority' stereotype is used in a global context and in varying ways by dominant groups. Gao should be praised for drawing attention to the needs of racial 'others' and how the social inequality they face is silenced. -- Rosalind S. Chou\u003cbr\u003eFor decades, Koreans in China have been regarded as the model minority in comparison with the other backward minorities. Research on this topic is very important and timely. Dr. Gao's book addresses the complex question of minority identity and education'in China, from historical and contemporary perspectives. This is an excellent piece of research which concerns an important area of minority education.   Dr. Gao outlines clearly the importance and sensitivity of the issues between the model minority stereotype and the real school experience. She has demonstrated a skilful ability to identify research problems, controversial issues and tensions in the minority education system in China... -- Linda Tsung, The University of Sydney\u003cbr\u003eFor decades, Koreans in China have been regarded as the model minority in comparison with the other backward minorities. Research on this topic is very important and timely. Dr. Gao's book addresses the complex question of minority identity and education' in China, from historical and contemporary perspectives. This is an excellent piece of research which concerns an important area of minority education.  Dr. Gao outlines clearly the importance and sensitivity of the issues between the model minority stereotype and the real school experience. She has demonstrated a skilful ability to identify research problems, controversial issues and tensions in the minority education system in China. -- Linda Tsung, The University of Sydney\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter 1 Tables Chapter 2 Figures Chapter 3 Abbreviations Chapter 4 Acknowledgements Chapter 5 Chapter 1 – The Making of A Model Minority Chapter 6 Chapter 2 – Ethnic Koreans in China: Their Schooling and Society Chapter 7 Chapter 3 – Korean Parents and the Aspirations for Their Children Chapter 8 Chapter 4 – Challenges of Discourses on \"Model Minority\" and \"South Korean Wind\" Chapter 9 Chapter 5 – Korean Students' Self-perception and Educational Aspirations Chapter 10 Chapter 6 – Korean Students' School Practice Chapter 11 Chapter 7 – To be or not to be a Model Minority Chapter 12 Bibliography Chapter 13 Appendix Chapter 14 Index Chapter 15 About the Author","brand":"Lexington Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51037479862615,"sku":"9780739136836","price":79.2,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780739136836.jpg?v=1750935900","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/becoming-a-model-minority-schooling-experiences-of-ethnic-koreans-in-china-emerging-perspectives-on-education-in-china-9780739136836","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}