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Kin selection and culture (i.e., seniority in generation and age) played vastly different roles in
different lineages in the Chinese family: for collateral (indirect) agnates, genetic relatedness was
the most important factor in determining their kinship status, but for lineal (direct) agnates, its
importance was overridden by seniority in generation and age, a cultural factor.
Traditional Chinese families are influenced by the teachings of Confucius. He taught that youre
well-being depends directly on the well-being of others. This principle is called Jen. Jen stresses
the importance of showing courtesy and loyalty to other people.
People who follow Confucianism strongly believe that family values are important. Generations
through generations, children are taught to be respectful to their parents and especially towards
elders.
In China, respect is very important; especially to older family members. Meaning whoever is the
oldest should receive the most respected.
Gender Roles
The Chinese family--its patrilineal structure, its patriarchal power relations, its patrimonial
economy, has been the subject of a large anthropological, sociolgical, and historical literature in
English and other languages. Particular attention has been paid to the variations across time,
space, class, and ethnolinguistic group. Less attention, however, has fallen on the place of the
Chinese family in our understanding of the worldwide and historical variation in family systems
generally.
Many opinions from other cultures do believe that their marriage is not fair for to women
Chinese culture is very into family values and respect is an important behavior
They bring with them their language, culture, social institutions, and customs, and over time they made lasting
contribution to their adopted country and tried to become an integral part of the U.S. population.
Changes over time, Chinese Americans become educated in America and learn American culture.
When they are born / grew up in America, America is their motherland and they develop a stronger connection towards
American culture and practice Chinese traditions less.
Even language lost, many American born Chinese (ABC) speaks English and over time Chinese may be forgotten
Many ABC becomes a part of America and adapt very well to American culture and lifestyle
STABLE FEATURES:
Although ABC are not that traditional anymore, a stable feature that stays with them is family values. Still till this day they
are very family oriented and always have gatherings celebrating Chinese Holidays as well as American Holidays
Main Chinese traditions that have stayed are: giving red envelopes for special occasion, celebrating big holidays with
family and relatives, celebrating grieving over the dead, respect towards elders, highly believing in education
Functionalist Analysis
Chinese Americans families provides several functions towards our society.
Because of them, they have also influenced Chinese culture around the world.
Even in America many Chinese holidays have been practiced. They spread
diversity to society and share their good values for others to learn. Chinese
Americans spread good traits amongst themselves and educate their children
with traditions that make them Chinese and stand out on their own. Many
perform outstanding in school and become a better part of economy and
providing good services to the public.
Conflict Analysis
Chinese Americans may be influenced by American culture too much that later
on their traditions would be washed out and become faint.