Cindy is not allowed to do many things that 18 year old American girls are allowed to do. When choosing a college, she had to go somewhere that she could commute to because in her culture women do not move out of their house until marriage. Also, In the Chinese culture, it is not common for women to date as American women do. This is very difficult for Cindy because like many girls her age she wants to be able to have a boyfriend. Cindy did have a boyfriend for 2 years but never introduced him to her family. She knew they would

not approve of him, especially because he was not Chinese. Cindy, however, is very Americanized even though her father is strict about upholding Chinese traditions and cultures.

While Cindy and many Chinese people have to deal with stereotypes, they are still very proud to be Chinese. It is a culture filled with history, strength, and deep respect for family, religion, and education. When asked what is the most important thing to remember about her culture, Cindy said, “It is important to know that Chinese people, just like many other cultures, are proud of their history and strength as a culture. When I was younger, I sometimes wished I wasn’t Chinese because I wanted to be like everyone else. Now, that I am older, I realize that my culture defines who I am. My differences shape my life. I am proud to be Chinese.”

Every culture experiences stereotyping. The stereotype that Americans have of Chinese people, in general, is that they're very studious, nerdy and hardworking. This, of course, is not always true. Hardworking, smart, studious children come in all shapes, colors and sizes, of course. Cindy also feels that people always assume that she can’t understand English wel

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