Understanding South Asian Minorities in Hong Kong

Datos Bibliográficos

ID20033060
AutoresJ N Erni (0000-0003-0609-7512), Lisa Yuk-ming Leung
Año2014
Páginas252
Fecha de publicación2014-05-01
Open AccessNo
TipoBOOK
RevistaUnderstanding South Asian Minorities in Hong Kong (SOURCE_BOOK)
EditorialHong Kong University Press (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.5790/hongkong/9789888208340.001.0001
OpenAlexW2257170619
Open LibraryOL28266622M
ISBN9789888208340
IdiomaEN
Citas recibidas66

People of South Asian descent are a large, varied and increasingly visible part of Hong Kong's population. Most have found ways of prospering despite social and economic obstacles and widespread discrimination. Focusing on three important groups—Indians, Pakistanis, and Nepalese—Erni and Leung explore the cultural histories of South Asians in Hong Kong and their experiences at school and at work. The book then discusses how far South Asians' legal rights are protected by recent anti-discrimination legislation, how they are presented in mainstream media, and how they in turn have made creative use of the media in their efforts to secure recognition as full members of society. Written in an accessible style and drawing on a range of case studies,Understanding South Asian Minorities in Hong Kong is intended primarily for university students and general readers. It will also be of interest to scholars in a wide variety of disciplines, including sociology, social work, media studies, anthropology, history, and cultural studies. At a time when minority rights come increasingly under scrutiny, this book will also be essential reading for advocates, politicians and policy-makers

Legislation · Mainstream · Media studies · Political science · Population · Scrutiny · Sociology · Variety (cybernetics) · Gender Studies · Hong Kong and Taiwan Politics · Law · Southeast Asian Sociopolitical Studies · hong kong · Social conditions · South Asians