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Observation/s:

Research question/questions (hypothesis):

Any questions for Prof King?

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observations: A lot of people feel disconnected to their culture due to lack of representation or exposure to it. This is not true for everyone. My friend immigrated from the Philippines. She is Wasian and has spent most of her life in the bay area. although the she grew up predominantly around asians she still questions if she is "asian enough" and feels that a part of her is missing.

Question: Are identity/cultural struggles in Wasians due to nature or nurture?

Nature: it is a mental struggle due to the fact that they have to balance 2 cultures

Nurture: it is due to lack of interaction with people like them or interaction with their culture

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Research topic: Kpop bringing recognition to Korean culture.

Guiding question:

When you think of KPOP groups that brought recognition to Korean culture, who do you think of?

What do you think was the key component in BTS bringing recognition to Korean culture?

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Observations: Due to the spread of Korean culture all around the world, many Koreans' lives have been influenced. As a Korean immigrant myself, I also felt and recognized the differences of people's attitudes toward Korean culture in the U.S.

Research question/questions: How has the Korean Wave, or Hallyu, change your life as a Korean in the U.S.?

Who or what would you say gave the most significant contribution to this phenomenon?

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Observations:

There are so many layers to why hip hop was created today. The master narrative of hip hop culture was actually a way to create stereotypes and isolate minority groups, such as Black Americans and Latinos. As a dancer, I did not know hip hop had such a rich history, and I found it very interesting.

Guiding Questions:
What comes to mind when you hear the words hip hop? Are there any current artists you think of?

How was hip hop used as a movement in the 1970s, and what impacts did it have on society?

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observations: There are many stereotypes that surround the desi community and the community and its people are often misrepresented. South Asians are unique in their own way, but that often gets overlooked as many people associate Asia with China solely though that's not the case.

Research Question: How does the desi culture compare/different from others? difference between desi culture in America vs South Asia? Where does misinformation come from?

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Observations:

A lot of people would resort to shows when they are bored and oftentimes, they have a huge impact on our childhood. I grew up watching Hong Kong TV shows and I realized the impact of how shows can impact people's attitude towards a topic or help them to reach a goal/dream. There are various genres of Hong Kong TV shows and each show, and has helped people recognize possible future careers/desires. These shows give insight into people's everyday lives which can bring in morals/values.

Guiding Questions:

What careers in the TV shows have inspired you to probably pursue those careers? How did those TV shows have an impact on your values and beliefs? What are some lessons you have learned from watching these TV shows?

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Observations: With the basketball community you can always count on a heated debate regarding who is the GOAT of basketball with the top two answers being MJ and Lebron.

Questions: Who is your GOAT of basketball and why? What characteristics are necessary in a basketball player to be successful in their career? How has basketball changed since you were a kid compared to now? How does your culture affect your outlook on basketball? How does basketball create communities?

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Observations: Chinese New Year is one of the largest and most important holidays in the Chinese community as it sets to predict one's fortune and prosperity in the following year. Traditions for CNY are passed down through generations and it is an important part to the holiday and to the Chinese community.

Questions: How are these traditions taught and passed on? What are the significants behind said traditions?

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Observations:

BJJ is rising in global popularity. People who practice BJJ speak highly of it and credit the martial arts for helping them holistically better themselves.

Guiding Questions:

Why should people learn BJJ?

How do the lessons and principles you've learned and apply in BJJ translate to other aspects of your life?

What does it take to be a good BJJ player?

Goal of the topic:

Shed light on the importance of learning how to be dangerous.

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Observations: From the 1960s to the 1980s, Drag was a way for people of color, specifically the Black and Latinx community, within the LGBTQ+ community, to express themselves freely and fairly in the ballroom scene. In the 1980s, these drags quickly switched to being known as vogue battles, and this is where the dance form comes from. Vogue was an outlet for POC of the LGBTQ+ community and allowed for the advocacy of fairness. However, ballrooms are not as common in this modern world, and finding resources outside social media can be tricky.

Research Question(s): How did Vogue participate in the Gay Rights Movement and utilize dance as a form of political debate? Does Vogue still impact the POC of the LGBTQ+ community, and why? Where is Vogue seen today, and how can the community connect?

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Basketball is a sport and lifestyle that draws from numerous cultures. Basketball does what a sport should always do, transcend its role as just a "game." I believe basketball is more than just a game because it could bring anyone together or further break them apart. It can help foster community while also influencing style and cultural movements.

My research questions will include various aspects of basketball knowledge as well as understanding another person's perspective on their life with basketball.

My goal is to understand if others feel the way I do about basketball and to also see if I could gain any further knowledge or understand a different perspective.

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Observations: Baseball is a community like no other. Everyone has similar manners, but no one had the same journey to get to where they're at. I will ask questions about how the community is seen and I will also interview other baseball players to get a different perspective.

Question: 1. How'd you get into baseball ?

2. What are the mental affects?

3. What are the physical affects?

4. Do you think regular students judge athletes?

5. What makes you put on that jersey and go play every day?

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Observations: Chinese culture has existed in America for a long time. Besides the rich culture that has been integrated into society and the long history of contributing to the economy and creating job opportunities, there have been many stereotypes (prejudice and discrimination), and struggle to fully integrate into society. There have also been tensions between Chinese Americans and other ethic groups.

Guiding questions: How has Chinese culture and perspective on Chinese changed and evolved over time?

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Observations: Children of immigrants are often able to preserve some semblance of their culture/traditions throughout their lives through the direct influence of their parents. Moving to a foreign country isn't at all easy, so how did your parents learn to navigate and adjust to this new lifestyle.

Questions: How can traditions be passed on? What efforts are being made to keep and preserve these traditions? Did the US live up to your expectations? What was different from what you expected when you started to live here?

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Observation/s:

Hawaii has a very large Asian population, specifically Japanese. I am nearly full Japanese and most of my family lives in Hawaii and many of my friends in Hawaii are of Japanese or other Asian decent.

Research Question:

What is the process of immigrating from Japan to Hawaii like?

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Observations:

The impact of your community on your personal development can be profound in the long run. Growing up in the diverse and inclusive environment of Berkeley, CA, which can be described as a melting pot of cultures, fostered a strong sense of acceptance and identity among my family and I. This sense of belonging not only shaped our perspectives, but equipped us with what's necessary to thrive in a constantly changing world.

Research Question: How did the culturally diverse and politically active environment of Berkeley shape the community identity and personal values of its residents?

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Observations: Many Vietnamese immigrants sought refugee in the US during the Vietnam War. They worked endless minimum wage jobs to meet ends meet for their family. They did anything they could to find money to support their family.

Questions: How did many Vietnamese immigrants established a community that will continue to support many Vietnamese Americans later on?

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Italian American Communities in the Bay Area 

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Italian American Communities in the Bay Area 

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Observations: Being a part of a cultural community can be a good way to make friendships, find community, be proud of your heritage, eat good food, and be content in life and with your identity. However, there may be certain negative or toxic aspects within a cultural community.

Question: Does being a part of the Italian community in the Bay Area improve one's quality of life and or upbringing?

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The contradiction of the beliefs of the American Dream and its harsh reality are majorly impacted by Filipino Americans’ access to quality housing. In the Filipino American classic America is in the Heart by Carlos Bulosan, he describes the sequential process of systemic disadvantage stemming from legal restrictions to work, lower wage, thus leading to lower accessibility to quality housing, leading to a lower quality of life creates the contradicting reality of the American Dream. In observations with my own family history, my parents struggled their way to quality housing starting off in the humble Bayview district, to the Mission district, and finally to the suburbs of Brentwood, California.

How does housing affect the reality of the American Dream and the immigrant experiences specifically for Filipinos here in the Bay Area, throughout history and today?

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Peruvian Sheep Herders in Western America

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Peruvian Sheep Herders in Western America

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Observation: People immigrate to the United States for a multitude of reasons. In the case of my dads side of the family, it was sheep herding. In the late 70's and 80's, there was an influx of Peruvian sheep herders who came for new opportunities in the US through sheep herding. From then and now the Peruvian population has grown tremendously all throughout the Western states of America.

Questions: How has the Peruvian community changed over the years? Why did so many Peruvians choose to come to the US through the sheep herding industry? What values did the Peruvian community bring to the US, and did they change? Lastly, what were the troubles that Peruvian immigrats faced coming to the US?

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My Dad's Immigration and it's impact on my family

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My Dad's Immigration and it's impact on my family

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Observations: I, as well as my family, could have had drastically differing lives if it wasn't for my dad to take a leap of faith and move to America. He came for a better life, not only for himself, but his entire family, and family to come?

Questions:

How did my Dad immigrating to America impact my family?

What are the main factors that led to immigration?

What were the greatest challenges?

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Baseball

Observations: Baseball is a community like no other. Everyone has similar manners, but no one had the same journey to get to where they're at. I will ask questions about how the community is seen and I will also interview other baseball players to get a different perspective.

Research question- How do you feel judged and mentally drained by the sport. Baseball has a history of mental abuse and can be one of the hardest mental things people do in their life. Do you feel like this has changed in recent years or is it still very tough?

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Observations: I think people don't really know about what is student athlete, so I think it will be interesting to share some fun facts.

Question: What are some pros and cons for being an student athlete?