Census Bureau 1990) Acculturation has associated stress which effects the psychological and academic functioning of the student and is generally not effectively addressed by school personnel. (Liu, 1995) I
(Teachers will see most Asian students are dedicated and will do well if the academic environment is encouraging.) The individual's level of acculturation must be considered and that variable applied in options of treatment (Sue 1981)
S. are becoming more adept to the needs of a diverse classroom and significant improvements are seen in the areas of cultural competence: the ability to provide services effectively to people of all cultures, races, ethnic backgrounds, and religions in a way that recognizes, values, affirms, and respects the worth of individuals and protects and preserves their dignity (Philips 1996)
are sold in Asian countries. In fact, in a June 2004 article (Virgin), the Seattle Post-Intelligencer states: Japan is not just Akira Kurosawa movies, tea ceremonies, Noh Theater and clean, nature-inspired design
S. are becoming more adept to the needs of a diverse classroom and significant improvements are seen in the areas of cultural competence: the ability to provide services effectively to people of all cultures, races, ethnic backgrounds, and religions in a way that recognizes, values, affirms, and respects the worth of individuals and protects and preserves their dignity (Philips 1996)
Faced with the prospect of self-education and self-reliance during turbulent times, Confucius strived to make order out of the chaos of feudalism. "With energy and utter selflessness, Confucius set about to bring order and peace to his age," (De Bary 16)
India also did not enjoy monopoly in the field of foreign trade" (Mishra, 2001). The lack of tangible evidence regarding Indian cultural expansion has resulted in the supposition of various theories regarding the motives and the procedure of the transfer of Indian cultural elements to Southeast Asia (Aung-Thwin, 1997)
Nevertheless, the Indonesian ruling class remains weary of the power of masses, which have shown they will fight to stop attacks on the precious democratic rights they have won and for better living conditions. Under pressure from the masses, the Indonesian army has had to retreat from direct involvement in political life, although it remains a powerful force (Day, 1996)
Compared to feudalism however, the system gave greater independence to the subordinate states; it emphasized personal rather than official or territorial relationships; and it was often non-exclusive. Any particular area, therefore, could be subject to several powers or none" (Dellios, 2003)
But in spite of this victory, the capitalist democracy that most of the mass movement imagines is not possible in a nation as super exploited and crisis-ridden as Indonesia. In the end only a socialist revolution led by the working class can prevent a new period of dictatorship by the imperialism supported military (Indonesia's Revolutionary Crisis, n
Pertaining to this high culture-bias, these theories of indianization are inadequate to be able to explain the indianization of Southeast Asian societies as inspired socio-cultural revisions. In order to have a deep understanding of the dynamics, reasons and meanings of the indianization one has to have a sound understanding of Indian cultures and religions as well as an intimate familiarity of Southeast Asian societies, cultures and religions (Lukas, 2001)
"Economically speaking, the states of Southeast Asia were not colonies as there was no scope of economic exploitation. India also did not enjoy monopoly in the field of foreign trade" (Mishra, 2001)
Tragically, PKI leaders followed a policy of class collaborationism, including relying on a so-called progressive section of the ruling class, instead of following an independent class policy in a struggle to overthrow capitalism and to build a socialist society. The PKI leaders leaned on President Sukarno, the nationalist, radical leader, against the most reactionary parts of the ruling elite and army, rather than mobilize the working class (Mulholland, 2005)
Historically, Indianization was the term normally used for Indian cultural persuasion upon Southeast Asia. Earlier scholars had thought the process of Indianization to be an Indian plan with large-scale migrants setting up colonies in Southeast Asia (Smith, 1999)
Historically, Indianization was the term normally used for Indian cultural persuasion upon Southeast Asia. Earlier scholars had thought the process of Indianization to be an Indian plan with large-scale migrants setting up colonies in Southeast Asia (Smith, 1999)
Russell Leong addresses a number of different issues in "Poetry within Earshot." The author notes that Asian-American literary endeavors "restore historical lineage, and recover 'cultural bloodline'" (Leong 68)
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