‘Someone’s Knocking at the Door’

Chinese Immigrants’ Intercultural Interactions and Friendship Dilemmas

Authors

  • Xiaohong Feng Henan University of Economics and Law, China

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18733/cpi29536

Abstract

This article explores Canada’s hidden forms of discrimination and racism and suggests ways of building bridges for the successful integration of immigrant parents and their children. By highlighting some key lived experiences of a small sample of Chinese immigrants, the article identifies dilemmas encountered when forming and developing friendships with non-immigrants. By sharing parents’ and their children’s perspectives and suggestions, this article takes positive steps towards promoting intercultural communications, understanding, and respect in Canada for people labelled as ‘the others’.

Author Biography

Xiaohong Feng, Henan University of Economics and Law, China

Xiaohong Feng, PhD. in 2018 completed her Doctor of Philosophy degree in Education at the University of Calgary. Prior to completing her doctoral studies in Calgary, Dr. Feng was a lecturer at teh Henan University of Economics and Law in China, where she taught students English as a Second Language. Some of her work: "Student-Centered TCSOL Teaching Materials Writing" was published in Chinese as a second language teaching exploration concerning establishing a learner-centered classroom by the Shanhai Jiao Tong, University Press. Dr. Feng's main academic interests and research are in the field of critical pedagogy and interculteral communications.

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Published

2021-08-27

Issue

Vol. 12 No. 1 (2020): "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings"

Section

Post Colonial Articles, Poetry, Artwork