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ID117933
Title ProperOne nationalism and two systems
Other Title Informationthe parallel regulations of Taiwan's marital immigration policies
LanguageENG
AuthorSheu, Huey-jen
Publication2013.
Summary / Abstract (Note)By investigating the regulation differentials between Chinese spouses and foreign spouses in Taiwan's marital immigration program, this article shows how a restrictive border policy reflects the characteristics of Taiwan's contemporary nationalism. This article notes that the similarities in language, culture and ethnicity are not key elements in the construction of Taiwan's contemporary nationalism. Instead, the uncertain condition of sovereign identity constitutes the nationalist agenda in Taiwan. Taiwan's nationalism is accordingly contingent upon the discursive externality of a Chinese spouse. The discrimination against Chinese spouses is primarily politically motivated.
`In' analytical NoteAsian Ethinicity Vol. 14, No.2; Mar 2013: p.180-188
Journal SourceAsian Ethinicity Vol. 14, No.2; Mar 2013: p.180-188
Key WordsMarriage Migration ;  Marital Immigration Policy ;  Nationalism


 
 
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