Oct. 4

Today, Rab started the class with talking about Census in U.S.A.
Here are the changes through the American history:
1830's: white, black, mulatto
1850's: white, black, mulatto, Chinese, Indian
1950's: white, negro, American Indian, Japanese, Chinese, Philippino, Other
2000: Starts with question"Are you Spanish/ Hispanic/ Latin?"

Today's class was very interesting, I thought. The history of American Census shows history of American and progress of racism. The most recent census in 2000 was because there are many illegal immigrants from Mexico, also U.S.A. doesn't have good relations with Cuba.
Later on, we had discussion. It is very difficult to categorize and define nationality. Rab always asks "Why?" questions to us, which makes us struggle....
The way of Japan treats foreigners should be reconsiderred. And I came with the quetion that should be people allowed to have two nationalities? well, if people are allowed to get only one nationality, it will establish their identity.

I am watching the video that Rab told us to watch for homework as I am posting my blog...... some scenes are pretty gross.... ouch...

Have a good night everyone!