Urban Tibetans and the Chinese Civilizing Machine: Studies of the Weatherhead East Asian Institute

The Chinese government's civilizing mission is a long-standing policy aimed at assimilating ethnic minorities into Chinese culture. This mission has been particularly forceful in Tibet, where the government has sought to suppress Tibetan culture and religion and promote Han Chinese culture and values.

The Concrete Plateau: Urban Tibetans and the Chinese Civilizing Machine (Studies of the Weatherhead East Asian Institute, Columbia University)

by Andrew Grant

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Urban Tibetans have been particularly affected by the civilizing mission. In recent years, large numbers of Tibetans have migrated to Chinese cities in search of work and opportunity. However, they have often faced discrimination and prejudice from Han Chinese. They have also been subjected to a variety of government policies aimed at assimilating them into Chinese culture.

The Weatherhead East Asian Institute at Columbia University has conducted extensive research on the experiences of urban Tibetans in China. This research has found that urban Tibetans face a variety of challenges, including:

• Discrimination and prejudice from Han Chinese
• Government policies aimed at assimilating them into Chinese culture
• Limited access to education and employment opportunities
• Poor living conditions
• Health problems

Despite these challenges, urban Tibetans have also found ways to resist the civilizing mission. They have preserved their culture and religion through a variety of means, including:

• Establishing Tibetan language schools and cultural centers
• Practicing Tibetan Buddhism
• Wearing traditional Tibetan clothing
• Participating in Tibetan festivals

The experiences of urban Tibetans in China are a complex and challenging issue. The Chinese government's civilizing mission has had a significant impact on their lives, but they have also found ways to resist assimilation and preserve their culture. The research conducted by the Weatherhead East Asian Institute provides valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities facing urban Tibetans in China.

The Chinese government's civilizing mission has had a significant impact on the lives of urban Tibetans. Urban Tibetans have faced discrimination and prejudice from Han Chinese, and they have been subjected to a variety of government policies aimed at assimilating them into Chinese culture. However, urban Tibetans have also found ways to resist the civilizing mission and preserve their culture. The research conducted by the Weatherhead East Asian Institute provides valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities facing urban Tibetans in China.

The Concrete Plateau: Urban Tibetans and the Chinese Civilizing Machine (Studies of the Weatherhead East Asian Institute, Columbia University)

by Andrew Grant

4.5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	2352 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Print length	:	411 pages

FREE