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Echoes of Heritage

Vietnamese American Youth Ethnic Identity Development

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Echoes of Heritage

Vietnamese American Youth Ethnic Identity Development

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Explores how second-generation Vietnamese American youth actively shape their ethnic identity through cognitive, affective, and behavioral engagement with their culture.

Through in-depth interviews, Tran highlights how these young individuals understand and engage with Vietnamese traditions, display a strong sense of pride in their heritage, and participate in cultural practices. Tran demonstrates that ethnic identity is neither inherited automatically nor formed in isolation. Rather, it is continuously negotiated through the dynamic interaction of family, community, culture, language, spirituality, and the broader sociocultural environment.

One major factor in fostering cultural values and providing a supportive environment for these youth is the Vietnamese Buddhist Youth Association (VBYA). Using the VBYA as a case study, Tran examines how Buddhist youth programs have empowered young people, provided support, and fostered community, facilitating youths' exploration and embrace of their cultural roots.

This book offers meaningful insights for educators, policymakers, and community leaders seeking to design initiatives that support identity formation, emotional well-being, and cross-cultural understanding among diverse populations.

Table of Contents

List of Illustrations
Preface
Acknowledgments
Introduction
1. Pathways to Ethnic Identity among Vietnamese American Youths
2. Entering the Field: Context, Community, and Perspective
3. Between Heritage and American Life: Negotiating Bicultural Identity
4. Engaging in Learning and Practicing Vietnamese Cultural Values
5. Exploring the Impact of Vietnamese Buddhist Youth Association
6. From Identity to Practice: Supporting Bicultural Youths in Schools and Communities
Conclusion
Bibliography
Index
About the Author

Product details

Bloomsbury Academic Test
Published May 27 2027
Format Hardback
Edition 1st
Pages 224
ISBN 9781666977035
Imprint Bloomsbury Academic
Illustrations 1 bw illus & 3 bw photos
Dimensions 229 x 152 mm
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing

About the contributors

Author

Tham Thi Thu Tran

Tham Thi Thu Tran is Director of Buddhist Youth Ed…

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