The Roads of Chinese Childhood

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Focusing on the experiences of children in the Taiwanese fishing community of Angang, the study delves into how they navigate their identities through schooling, family, and religious practices. It highlights their engagement with cultural texts and rituals that emphasize family values and national identity, examining the complexities of nurturing, education, and kinship. By comparing these experiences with those from northeastern mainland China, the author explores the interplay between personal identity and broader societal expectations, revealing the challenges children face in reconciling familial and national commitments.