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We can also see that those millennials dress, talk and behave all the same everywhere in China, ethnic lines are disappearing.You can see the distinct differences between the uighur and hans in their facial features
We can also see that those millennials dress, talk and behave all the same everywhere in China, ethnic lines are disappearing.
Too much diversity always causes troubles as everyone can see around the world, Chinese people, regardless of their ethnic backgroud, should always be the Chinese first.You are who you are celebrate it, they have a unique culture, faith, look, why try to look like anyone else
Be proud and loud
After looking at Chinese from different regions, I can see a slight difference between each province or region. Uyghurs also have a gradient. I have seen some that look middle eastern while some look Han from certain areas or other ethnic groups.You can see the distinct differences between the uighur and hans in their facial features
The government supports and funds traditional Uyghur culture (Turkic) not the Arabized version (ultra conservative export version for the peripheral states) that is spreading throughout most of the Islamic world (it is scary and backwards looking to Chinese but some outsiders support this). Youth and the entertainment market of all ethnic groups on the other hand is interested in a similar mainstream culture. Those that want to get into the entertainment industry joins a mainstream though they have their unique niches based on ethnic cultures.You are who you are celebrate it, they have a unique culture, faith, look, why try to look like anyone else
Be proud and loud
@Nilgiri @Psychic this is linked to what I was saying about dominant power conforming it's subjects to it's own dominant culture in order to form a unified society, even if by force, because multicultural society cannot sustain itself on the basis of "equality" between the dominant group and it's subjects.Too much diversity always causes troubles as everyone can see around the world, Chinese people, regardless of their ethnic backgroud, should always be the Chinese first.
I think by force conformity is short lived. Economic opportunities is what changes society in the long term. It is unlikely for culture to be the uniform throughout a large society but will have significant overlaps overtime. Due to the sustained economic pressure in unifying culture, the mainstream culture will inevitably be set by the core while those not connected to the core would be relegated to the periphery and its culture would lose prominence.
Too much diversity always causes troubles as everyone can see around the world, Chinese people, regardless of their ethnic backgroud, should always be the Chinese first.
After looking at Chinese from different regions, I can see a slight difference between each province or region. Uyghurs also have a gradient. I have seen some that look middle eastern while some look Han from certain areas or other ethnic groups.
The government supports and funds traditional Uyghur culture (Turkic) not the Arabized version (ultra conservative export version for the peripheral states) that is spreading throughout most of the Islamic world (it is scary and backwards looking to Chinese but some outsiders support this). Youth and the entertainment market of all ethnic groups on the other hand is interested in a similar mainstream culture. Those that want to get into the entertainment industry joins a mainstream though they have their unique niches based on ethnic cultures.
Chinese tend to like and feel much more comfortable with a Turkic leaning traditional culture or its modern adaptation for the Uyghurs compared to the ultra conservative Arab version. Uyghur dance is popular in China, the market is receptive. There is no hostility towards that, many people love it. Maybe its because most Chinese are more accustomed to it.
Forced uniformity causes even more trouble and resentment
To outside eyes, their is a clear and obvious difference or uniqueness between Uighurs and hans, not necessarily a bad thing just difference , ultimately its very telling in the eyes and features
I think the whole problem lies here, rather than understand or welcome the Uighurs your telling them your own hangups and preferences
Accept them the way they are and things wil go smoothly
Populations and cultures have survived incredible persecution throughout history
There is nothing China can do to enforce a culture all that happens is the culture goes underground so you have a face for the authorities and a personal face and habits for your family and friends
You have a "official" name e.g Ping but to you and your family you will always be called Azeem or something
It breeds resentment and contempt rather than the integration you seek
The overlapping of cultures can be observed in pop culture.@Nilgiri @Psychic this is linked to what I was saying about dominant power conforming it's subjects to it's own dominant culture in order to form a unified society, even if by force, because multicultural society cannot sustain itself on the basis of "equality" between the dominant group and it's subjects.
Sure, certain resentment is expected for any changing paradigm. Change throws people and society off balance to a certain degree. Society always has different kinds of pressures. Even if a society is of one ethnic group there is economic pressures to conform to a mainstream for economic opportunities or actualizing higher human needs. Organically different cultures coming together will eventually form a new mainstream or congeal around a mainstream because it is an efficient path, maybe a bit of both.Forced uniformity causes even more trouble and resentment
To outside eyes, their is a clear and obvious difference or uniqueness between Uighurs and hans, not necessarily a bad thing just difference , ultimately its very telling in the eyes and features
I think the whole problem lies here, rather than understand or welcome the Uighurs your telling them your own hangups and preferences
Accept them the way they are and things wil go smoothly
Populations and cultures have survived incredible persecution throughout history
There is nothing China can do to enforce a culture all that happens is the culture goes underground so you have a face for the authorities and a personal face and habits for your family and friends
You have a "official" name e.g Ping but to you and your family you will always be called Azeem or something
It breeds resentment and contempt rather than the integration you seek
Arab doesn't refer to the Arab world's culture but a certain exported culture (modern phenomena) stemming from Arabia that is taking root in the Islamic world under the pretext of religion and culture but functions as a political tool for destabilization starting with isolation. This is seen as a connection to extremism, ultra conservatism and a rally point for many social issues around the world. For example the full face and body covering of the Burka is seen as detrimental for an effective society in China since it seeks to isolate and separate a whole portion of the society from the mainstream while living in geographic proximity to the core while receiving foreign indoctrination that has hidden political messages (not just influenced by Arabia but other geopolitical actors) detrimental to mainstream society. Arabia is just a proxy in a greater dynamic.@Cybernetics Can you explain what you mean by "Arab version"...
Arab doesn't refer to the Arab world's culture but a certain exported culture (modern phenomena) stemming from Arabia that is taking root in the Islamic world under the pretext of religion and culture but functions as a political tool for destabilization starting with isolation. This is seen as a connection to extremism, ultra conservatism and a rally point for many social issues around the world. For example the full face and body covering of the Burka is seen as detrimental for an effective society in China since it seeks to isolate and separate a whole portion of the society from the mainstream while living in geographic proximity to the core while receiving foreign indoctrination that has hidden political messages (not just influenced by Arabia but other geopolitical actors) detrimental to mainstream society. Arabia is just a proxy in a greater dynamic.
Traditional Turkic culture while unique doesn't seek to be isolationist and ultra conservative within a greater society. At least by my understanding, Turkic societies are fairly adaptable.
I think China has much less racial problems than most countries, ethnic minority regions are very stable and peaceful, you don't see violence in those places comparing with what you can see in other countries (especiallly their neigboring countries and regions), people enjoy their lives and getting rich, so China's policy works fine by and large.There is nothing China can do to enforce a culture all that happens is the culture goes underground so you have a face for the authorities and a personal face and habits for your family and friends
You have a "official" name e.g Ping but to you and your family you will always be called Azeem or something
It breeds resentment and contempt rather than the integration you seek
@Nilgiri @Psychic this is linked to what I was saying about dominant power conforming it's subjects to it's own dominant culture in order to form a unified society, even if by force, because multicultural society cannot sustain itself on the basis of "equality" between the dominant group and it's subjects.