| dc.description.abstract | A Comparative Study of Affinity of Indonesia and Mainland China
Foreign Spouses of Hakka Identity
Taiwan’s population is largely made up of 4 main ethnic groups. In the past decade however, approximately 340,000 of the population has originated primarily from other provinces in mainland China and many from South-east Asia who have married native Taiwanese. We could say that the offspring of these couples would form a new ethnic group in Taiwan. The challenges of living in Taiwan, including educational facilities for the children of this group of people, have caught the attention of many. As such, we must now examine the inter-relationships between the challenges faced by these “foreign spouses” and Taiwanese society. At the same time, “Culture”, the manifestation of one’s memories’, not only offers a sense of belonging and confirmation. It is a symbol, a brand. We often say: ”even if the people do not feel the bond, the water does; if the water does not generate a feeling of ties, the earth would.” It is just this reminder that binds us firmly to the close connection with the earth and our present location.
Then this thesis intended to study the so-called “foreign- spouses” who came from Indonesia or mainland China, and through the middle man, married to the Taiwanese. In order to understand how do they adjust to Taiwanese society, We had carried intensive interviews, in addition to the questionnaires. The questions included both material and spiritual life. For example, We ask question such as communication(language) religion and Hakka identity problems. In order to make a comparative study , We take Taoyuan and Pingtung districts were generally regarded as the Hakka population most density places.
In other words, we are attempting to understand and expound the following: Draw on one’s understanding - be it vague, familiar, structured or factual-of everything pertaining to the Hakka group and, working with the foreign spouses that relate to the notion of the “Hakka woman”, form a better understanding of the Hakka group and therefore be better able to interact and help the Hakka people. So we use questionnaire and focus group and in-depth interview to carry this study. Through qualitative analysis, We will find these two groups the different attitudes to Hakka cultures. We believe the different attitudes to Hakka identity will provide clues for Government in guiding the foreign spouses in Taiwan adjusting their life in this country. | en_US |