Are Filipinos really considered in US as Pacific Islanders and not Asians?
Don’t be fooled at once by the title of the entry. The story behind that statement excludes us. Last year, a friend left the Philippines and went to the United States. In his German class, the students were international. The professor asked who the Asians were and one by one the Asian students introduced themselves. And so it went, the Chinese, the Koreans, the Vietnamese, the Singaporeans etc. all raised their hands. Finally the professor calls this Filipino and asks, Professor: Where are you from? Filipino: Philippines Professor: Oh, Filipinos are not Asians! They are Pacific Islanders! Because ASIANS ARE SMART… In the United States, it is already being taught in schools that Filipinos are not Asians—that we are Pacific Islanders. While there is a lot of reaction against it, I am surprised that many intelligent Filipinos abroad have accepted this without question. Pacific Islands are places like Samoa, Hawaii, Tahiti, Guam, Cook Islands, Mariana Islands—and their common denominator? Most of them do not possess their own national and political identities—they are islands under the jurisdiction and protection of more powerful countries like USA, France and New Zealand. Most of these Pacific Islands are still referred to as “indigenous natives.†They have very, very small populations and they have no global role or power. While they have their own unique culture and characteristics, they do not hail from any great civilization in the past. Hindi sila lumaban at tumayo para sa sarili nilang lahi. What is even sad, however, is that even Pacific Islanders do not like and do not accept Filipinos! One good example are Hawaiian tourists we met in China. When they learned that we were Filipinos, they disgustingly uttered , “You eat Balot!†and avoided us like a plague. The statement of this American guy, filled with racism obviously merits strong disapproval. In fact, our friend was so angry after having been humiliated in front of the class. The logical thing to say, is that the Philippines IS part of the ASEAN group of nations. We can also say that Japan is an island in the Pacific Ocean but is not considered a Pacific Island. But we should ask—why would no one dare to call the Japanese people Pacific Islanders? Why pick on the Philippines? Simple. Because Japan has produced cars and we have produced dried mangoes and pastillas. The Philippines has been so left behind by Asian countries that foreigners shake their heads and ask, “What happened to your country?†Let us not even compare the Philippines with the four Tiger economies, ‘cuz they’re just way way way too far ahead. What about Vietnam and Thailand? I read that for every one Filipino who has a Master’s Degree, Vietnam has 6, Thailand has 25 and Singapore has 200. But why bother to be educated when the national dream is to go abroad? We are scattered from Hongkong to Kazakhstan, from Italy to even North Korea. Thousands of our doctors are becoming nurses. Our teachers become caregivers. Our women become entertainers and prostitutes. Our young people only know one course and that is nursing. Why would foreigners respect us when we do not even respect ourselves? We are the country of Gucci Gangs—our elite own Picassos and they simply have no heart to alleviate and educate the masses, as F. Sionil Jose and Brian Gorrell—the pitiful Australian guy who was robbed by DJ Montano—sadly pointed out. I am reminded of Condoleezza Rice, the first black woman to become the United States Secretary of State. She was born in Alabama and suffered discrimination on account of her color. But she was taught from a young age by her father, that she had to be “twice as goodâ€and prove that she was deserving of advancement. Condoleezza Rice explains, “I was going to be so well prepared, and I was going to do all of these things that were revered in white society SO WELL, that I would be armored somehow from racism. I would be able to confront white society on its own terms.†(Washington Post, Lessons of Might and Right, How Segregation and an Indomitable Family Shaped National Security Adviser Condoleezza Rice, By Dale Russakoff, September 9, 2001) The only way to answer people, who insist that we are uncivilized tribes is not by shooting off our mouths. The only answer is to beat them by studying and working ten times harder than the rest—to beat them not just once or twice, but to do so consistently for the next 20,30, 40, 50 years. Unless we Filipinos are prepared to love our country, and sacrifice ourselves by doing the extra-mile, we really deserve to be called stupid. ~ Lipad-Lawin Source: http://www.thebrownraise.org
Other - Cultures & Groups - 8 Answers
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Most Filipinos I met are very nice peope (but not necessarily sharp/intelligent like the East Asians). Vietnamese in my opinion isn't that smart either. Koreans can be pretty dumb too. Once again, he can be classified as both I guess.
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You want me to read all of that? Oh no- dear. I haven't got the time...
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if the professor was asian, he wasnt a very smart asian
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too much generalizations/ stereotypes>>>>>>>>>>> >>>Simple. Because Japan has produced cars and we have produced dried mangoes and pastillas. The Philippines has been so left behind by Asian countries that foreigners shake their heads and ask, “What happened to your country?†Let us not even compare the Philippines with the four Tiger economies, ‘cuz they’re just way way way too far ahead. What about Vietnam and Thailand? I read that for every one Filipino who has a Master’s Degree, Vietnam has 6, Thailand has 25 and Singapore has 200. But why bother to be educated when the national dream is to go abroad? We are scattered from Hongkong to Kazakhstan, from Italy to even North Korea. Thousands of our doctors are becoming nurses. Our teachers become caregivers. Our women become entertainers and prostitutes. Our young people only know one course and that is nursing. Why would foreigners respect us when we do not even respect ourselves? We are the country of Gucci Gangs—our elite own Picassos and they simply have no heart to alleviate and educate the masses, as F. Sionil Jose and Brian Gorrell—the pitiful Australian guy who was robbed by DJ Montano—sadly pointed out.
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who cars really? people in this world are always trying to put a label on something
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What does it matter? The Philippines is in Asia, therefore if you're Filipino you are Asian. It's pretty simple. Being smart or not has nothing to do with anything.
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forgot to mention that Filipinos average the 2nd highest household income out of all asian groups in USA... 1st is Indians.
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OK, first of all, expecting Americans to know the least little thing about geography is expecting way too much of them. I'm married to an African, from Ghana. I have encountered hundreds of people who think that Africa is a country, not a continent; several who've asked me if I went on a "safari" when I went to Africa, and whether or not my husband and kids speak "African" (there are 45 major languages in Ghana alone, not even looking at the other 55 countries on the continent). Anyway, the point is, most Americans are going to have a blank "What are you talking about" look when you try to discuss the Philippines. My doctor is from the Philippines. And I've had previous doctors from there. They are good doctors, esp. the one I have now. MY confusion about the Philippines has to do with a sort-of-Asian look to the people, but Spanish sounding names. And Tagalog doesn't seem to be a language like Chinese and Japanese, since it's written with Latin (Roman) characters. So from that perspective, I can see it being considered as a "Pacific Island" country as opposed to being a part of Asia.
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Thursday, January 28, 2010
Thursday, January 14, 2010
Is this a good Essay on Women's Role in WW2
Is this a good Essay on Women's Role in WW2?
Women’s Role In World War Two Women had many roles in world war two such as nurses, soldiers, wives, spies ,tank drivers, engineers, plumbers, and dug up potatoes. Women also had to do their husbands job while they were fighting in the war. Women piloted warplanes to fight the Germans. The war changed the jobs and lives of women. Before the war women were expected to be housewives or do women’s jobs like nursing, being servants or a shop assistants. Women were called for work March 1941. Women were also called to help the Women’s Land Army. The Women’s Land Army was reformed in July 1939. They worked in isolated communities or lived on farms as farm workers. Many of the women who lived on farms ate pheasants, hares, partridges, and rabbits. In 1943, there was a shortage of women in factories, so the government stopped women from joining the armed forces. They gave the women a choice of either working on the land or in factories. Another service for women was the Women’s Voluntary Service. The (WVS) provided fire fighters with tea and refreshments. Basically the (WVS) did whatever was needed. They collected scrap metal, took care of people who lost their homes from the Germans bombing. When they weren’t on call they knitted socks for the men in service. Some even adopted a sailor to provide him with warm clothing. Women were also used as secret agents. They were members of the Special Operations Executive and were parachuted into occupied France or landed in special Lynsander planes. Their work was extremely dangerous, just one mistake and they could be captured, tortured, or even killed. They had to find out all that they could to support the Allies. Violette Szabo and Odette Churchill were the most famous SOE members. They were awarded with the George Cross which is the highest award a civilian can get. Both of them were captured and tortured . Violette Szabo was murdered by the Gestapo and Odette Churchill survived the war. Young mothers with children evacuated the cities. There were 3.5 million children evacuated. Most of the people that went with the children were women. Women were urged to carry groceries instead of using a car to save tire rubber for the war, to sew new clothes for their families, and raise money for the war bond.
History - 3 Answers
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yer is it long enough tho?
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Hey!! I like what you have written , there are a lot of informations in there , It looks fine as essay -a bit shorter- Go ahead
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You have nice topics, but the work doesn't pop or bedazzle me in any way. Find a way to make it stand out grab the readers attention, because this is quite boring for my taste. Compare and contrast what their lives used to be like. You need to be writing the essay for someone who is completely illiterate on the subject but don't baby it down, use outstanding language from a thesaurus to really grab someone's attention and show your intelligence. Take the time and look things up for words make an essay, it is how you use that turn them into a best seller.
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Women’s Role In World War Two Women had many roles in world war two such as nurses, soldiers, wives, spies ,tank drivers, engineers, plumbers, and dug up potatoes. Women also had to do their husbands job while they were fighting in the war. Women piloted warplanes to fight the Germans. The war changed the jobs and lives of women. Before the war women were expected to be housewives or do women’s jobs like nursing, being servants or a shop assistants. Women were called for work March 1941. Women were also called to help the Women’s Land Army. The Women’s Land Army was reformed in July 1939. They worked in isolated communities or lived on farms as farm workers. Many of the women who lived on farms ate pheasants, hares, partridges, and rabbits. In 1943, there was a shortage of women in factories, so the government stopped women from joining the armed forces. They gave the women a choice of either working on the land or in factories. Another service for women was the Women’s Voluntary Service. The (WVS) provided fire fighters with tea and refreshments. Basically the (WVS) did whatever was needed. They collected scrap metal, took care of people who lost their homes from the Germans bombing. When they weren’t on call they knitted socks for the men in service. Some even adopted a sailor to provide him with warm clothing. Women were also used as secret agents. They were members of the Special Operations Executive and were parachuted into occupied France or landed in special Lynsander planes. Their work was extremely dangerous, just one mistake and they could be captured, tortured, or even killed. They had to find out all that they could to support the Allies. Violette Szabo and Odette Churchill were the most famous SOE members. They were awarded with the George Cross which is the highest award a civilian can get. Both of them were captured and tortured . Violette Szabo was murdered by the Gestapo and Odette Churchill survived the war. Young mothers with children evacuated the cities. There were 3.5 million children evacuated. Most of the people that went with the children were women. Women were urged to carry groceries instead of using a car to save tire rubber for the war, to sew new clothes for their families, and raise money for the war bond.
History - 3 Answers
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yer is it long enough tho?
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Hey!! I like what you have written , there are a lot of informations in there , It looks fine as essay -a bit shorter- Go ahead
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You have nice topics, but the work doesn't pop or bedazzle me in any way. Find a way to make it stand out grab the readers attention, because this is quite boring for my taste. Compare and contrast what their lives used to be like. You need to be writing the essay for someone who is completely illiterate on the subject but don't baby it down, use outstanding language from a thesaurus to really grab someone's attention and show your intelligence. Take the time and look things up for words make an essay, it is how you use that turn them into a best seller.
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Thursday, January 7, 2010
Im in a VERY difficult situation..anyone PLEASE Help
Im in a VERY difficult situation..anyone PLEASE Help!?!?
So im 21 and I met my very first bf 4 months ago and i have never had anyone before him. He gave me my first kiss and I never knew how nice it feels to have someone who cares about you and how nice it is to hold each other. He has A LOT of good qualities (does not push anything sexual on me that I don't want aka...very respectful!, he has a good job, he's good looking but I HATE his glasses lol, he wants to get married and he seems to know a thing or two about being a good husband, he seems to really care for me and pays for everything anywhere we go) BUT here's the deal... I still don't feel as if im in "love with him" and it's been 4 months already...I feel like I should be by this time and I would hate to break his heart if I ever have to break up with him...It's just that there are some things about him that bother me but they are small....like for example...(he seems really shy in front of my parents and even with other people he dosen't really seem like the kind of guy who would "be the center of attention at a party"...you know? he's not like the guys who go all crazy and laugh with other people and just be silly.... he tends to be sociable but serious at times especially when we go to places and people try to sell him stuff...he just kind of says "no" and keeps walking and not even give a smile or anything... idk if im just making a big deal out of this... the big problem is that I HAVE TO be married in two years....It sounds terrible but im getting my bachelors degree in nursing done right now and I don't have a valid ID b/c my visa expired and they won't renew it...so, unless I get married in two years I won't be able to take my licensure exam and be a nurse...I don't know what im going to do..... So basically I would have to go back to my country (France) if I don't get married in two years and I don't remember anything b/c i came when I was only 5 years old....so in a way...I feel pressured to feel like I "HAVE TO" love him b/c I need to get married...I don't have a choice... All in all, I really do like him right now it's just that my parents are a little skeptical about him b/c he seems so shy around them but we go dancing together and he picks me up b/c I don't own a car and it's a lot of fun...I just don't know if this will bloom into anything bigger in the future... what should I do?? and thank you to everyone who can help me out! :)
Singles & Dating - 3 Answers
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I think that you should just go with the flow and see what happens between you two. But you should not get married if you have even the slightest doubt in your mind. Things may end up bad and you'll divorce and then you still won't be married anyway. Do not marry for the wrong reasons, you will be very unhappy if you do.
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This is all so wrong. You don't get married to stay in a country. It's wrong and immoral. You are using a person for your own gain. Why don't you have a choice? Besides how do you know he even wants to get married. Honey, I would go back to France and use the education you have now to further your career and become a nurse there.
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Just because hes shy around your parents and around other people, that doesnt mean much. I can tell you that my husband is a shy person and im french and loud and always the center of attention. We are the total oposite when it comes to that. Im the one who would talk to anyone and hes the one who doesnt talk until someone talks to him, even there something he will say hi and then walk away. As in having a convo with some friends of mine who ive been friends for a long time who come over to visite us. But thats just him, hes always seriouse. I hate it at time, i wish he would be more out there, but thats him and i respect him. He doesnt go out to bars, he doesnt party like an animal. We will have friends over and sociallize. He loves me and I love him. We were married after 6 months of being together. After one year i gave birth to our first child a little boy and the year after that our beautiful little princess. We have been married for 4 years now. He still has not changed his shyness and i dont care one bit. The love is even bigger then before, we are well off and we love spending time together. Im sure you will make the right choice. This is just an example. I would not use this guy just to get your visa renewed, thats just rude and meen. If you care for him, you can picture being with him for the rest of your life, and you love him then i would marry him. GOOD LUCK :)
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So im 21 and I met my very first bf 4 months ago and i have never had anyone before him. He gave me my first kiss and I never knew how nice it feels to have someone who cares about you and how nice it is to hold each other. He has A LOT of good qualities (does not push anything sexual on me that I don't want aka...very respectful!, he has a good job, he's good looking but I HATE his glasses lol, he wants to get married and he seems to know a thing or two about being a good husband, he seems to really care for me and pays for everything anywhere we go) BUT here's the deal... I still don't feel as if im in "love with him" and it's been 4 months already...I feel like I should be by this time and I would hate to break his heart if I ever have to break up with him...It's just that there are some things about him that bother me but they are small....like for example...(he seems really shy in front of my parents and even with other people he dosen't really seem like the kind of guy who would "be the center of attention at a party"...you know? he's not like the guys who go all crazy and laugh with other people and just be silly.... he tends to be sociable but serious at times especially when we go to places and people try to sell him stuff...he just kind of says "no" and keeps walking and not even give a smile or anything... idk if im just making a big deal out of this... the big problem is that I HAVE TO be married in two years....It sounds terrible but im getting my bachelors degree in nursing done right now and I don't have a valid ID b/c my visa expired and they won't renew it...so, unless I get married in two years I won't be able to take my licensure exam and be a nurse...I don't know what im going to do..... So basically I would have to go back to my country (France) if I don't get married in two years and I don't remember anything b/c i came when I was only 5 years old....so in a way...I feel pressured to feel like I "HAVE TO" love him b/c I need to get married...I don't have a choice... All in all, I really do like him right now it's just that my parents are a little skeptical about him b/c he seems so shy around them but we go dancing together and he picks me up b/c I don't own a car and it's a lot of fun...I just don't know if this will bloom into anything bigger in the future... what should I do?? and thank you to everyone who can help me out! :)
Singles & Dating - 3 Answers
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I think that you should just go with the flow and see what happens between you two. But you should not get married if you have even the slightest doubt in your mind. Things may end up bad and you'll divorce and then you still won't be married anyway. Do not marry for the wrong reasons, you will be very unhappy if you do.
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This is all so wrong. You don't get married to stay in a country. It's wrong and immoral. You are using a person for your own gain. Why don't you have a choice? Besides how do you know he even wants to get married. Honey, I would go back to France and use the education you have now to further your career and become a nurse there.
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Just because hes shy around your parents and around other people, that doesnt mean much. I can tell you that my husband is a shy person and im french and loud and always the center of attention. We are the total oposite when it comes to that. Im the one who would talk to anyone and hes the one who doesnt talk until someone talks to him, even there something he will say hi and then walk away. As in having a convo with some friends of mine who ive been friends for a long time who come over to visite us. But thats just him, hes always seriouse. I hate it at time, i wish he would be more out there, but thats him and i respect him. He doesnt go out to bars, he doesnt party like an animal. We will have friends over and sociallize. He loves me and I love him. We were married after 6 months of being together. After one year i gave birth to our first child a little boy and the year after that our beautiful little princess. We have been married for 4 years now. He still has not changed his shyness and i dont care one bit. The love is even bigger then before, we are well off and we love spending time together. Im sure you will make the right choice. This is just an example. I would not use this guy just to get your visa renewed, thats just rude and meen. If you care for him, you can picture being with him for the rest of your life, and you love him then i would marry him. GOOD LUCK :)
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Friday, January 1, 2010
What do you think of these triplets' names
What do you think of these triplets' names?
At my old nursing home there was this resident who was a triplet.One sister stayed in the south and the other one has been dead for years.They were the first triplets born in their small southern town and they are African American. Their parents named then Margaret,Mary,and Ruth. But the governor changed their names to England,France,and America. Yes he changed their names to these and these names stuck. When I first met England I asked "Is that really her name.Her name is England?" My coworkers nodded.I like that name and I am actually going to add this name to my name when I change my name next year. England is one of my most fav countries. I like her sister's names too. England,France,and America? What do you think of their names? Do you think the governor who renamed them was creative? They were born Mary,Margaret,and Ruth but the governor heard about their births and changed their names to England,France,and America. I think the governor changed their names because remember back during the Jim Crow south days, African Americans had no rights.They had to go along with the Caucasians.Their mother couldn't dare object to the name change.She had to go along with it.Thats how the south worked in the Jim Crow days.So their names were changed.I like their old names but the names the governor changed them too is kind of cool.France and England are unusual names but they're not bad.And I have met plenty of girls named America but they are Latino.This is the first African American America I have known of.
Polls & Surveys - 7 Answers
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Alvin Simon and Theodore would have been better
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How presumptuous of the governor!!!!!! I like their original names!!!!!
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So, the govenor just changed their names? That's just stupid, and no I don't like people being named after countries. That's weird.
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yeah.... but it wasnt his right to change thier names
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Larry Curly and Moe would have been a good choice coming from the governor.
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troll.
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why did da goverment change their names =[
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At my old nursing home there was this resident who was a triplet.One sister stayed in the south and the other one has been dead for years.They were the first triplets born in their small southern town and they are African American. Their parents named then Margaret,Mary,and Ruth. But the governor changed their names to England,France,and America. Yes he changed their names to these and these names stuck. When I first met England I asked "Is that really her name.Her name is England?" My coworkers nodded.I like that name and I am actually going to add this name to my name when I change my name next year. England is one of my most fav countries. I like her sister's names too. England,France,and America? What do you think of their names? Do you think the governor who renamed them was creative? They were born Mary,Margaret,and Ruth but the governor heard about their births and changed their names to England,France,and America. I think the governor changed their names because remember back during the Jim Crow south days, African Americans had no rights.They had to go along with the Caucasians.Their mother couldn't dare object to the name change.She had to go along with it.Thats how the south worked in the Jim Crow days.So their names were changed.I like their old names but the names the governor changed them too is kind of cool.France and England are unusual names but they're not bad.And I have met plenty of girls named America but they are Latino.This is the first African American America I have known of.
Polls & Surveys - 7 Answers
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Alvin Simon and Theodore would have been better
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How presumptuous of the governor!!!!!! I like their original names!!!!!
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So, the govenor just changed their names? That's just stupid, and no I don't like people being named after countries. That's weird.
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yeah.... but it wasnt his right to change thier names
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Larry Curly and Moe would have been a good choice coming from the governor.
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troll.
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why did da goverment change their names =[
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