Asian American / Asian Research Institute
The City University of New York
This book project assembles innovative research on the themes of dress reform ca. 1850s-1940s in East Asia. Professor Pyun’s lecture explores Chinese, Japanese, and Korean languages of dress, body, and gender identity in the larger contexts of trade, power, modernization, and socio-political discourses. Essays in this volume illuminate, with an unprecedented scope and from a … Read more
The model minority stereotype is a form of racism that targets Asian/Americans, portraying them as consistently hard working and academically successful. Rooted partially in news media portrayal and popular press reinforcement, the model minority stereotype has tremendous societal, ethical, moral, and psychological implications. In his talk, editor Hartlep will discuss Modern Societal Impacts of the … Read more
Dr. Ya-chen Chen will discuss her new book, New Modern Chinese Women and Gender Politics: The Centennial of the End of the Qing Dynasty. The book takes a multi-disciplinary approach, drawing on film, history, literature, and personal experience. The past century witnessed dramatic changes in the lives of modern Chinese women and gender politics. Whilst … Read more
Prof. Sitta Sim will give a presentation and demonstration on modern Korean dance fused with traditional elements: My dance emulates natural instinct of all living beings whom longing for the primordial light of universe. The light of beginning goes beyond time and space and also brings freedom to body and soul. My choreography tries to … Read more
The I Ching is, together with the Bible, the world’s oldest book in continuous use. For three thousand years, Chinese turned to it for advice on important decisions, as well as wisdom and moral guidance. Even Mao Zedong was said to have consulted it, despite his public rejection of traditional Chinese philosophy. In the sixties, … Read more
In addition to discussing fundamental concepts of Buddhism and the history of the Humanistic Buddhist movement, this course will examine both Humanistic Buddhist philosophy and praxis, exploring ways in which Humanistic Buddhist principles can be applied in the modern West. Reading materials will include actual Buddhist sutras as well as secondary sources.