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MULTICULTURAL ELEMENTS IN JOSS AND GOLD - Coggle Diagram
MULTICULTURAL ELEMENTS IN JOSS AND GOLD
SOCIAL ISSUES
racial tension
A racial riot occurred in Malaysia on May 13 1969. During this tragedy, Mr Yeh is killed by the rioters.
forbidden relationship between different races
Gina, a Chinese woman is in a illegal relationship with Paroo, an Indian man. Both families are against it. They decided to commit suicide because they wanted to meet in the next life, However, only Gina dies
perception of western culture in Malaysia
Li An acts, talks and dresses like a Western. She also smokes and always wear tight jeans and cause people to think of her as an easy woman
FAMILY RELATIONSHIP
In laws
Mrs Yeh still treats Li An nicely even after she divorced with Henry. She also loves Suyin and thinks of her as her real grandchild
grandmother-grandchild
Suyin's grandmother protects and comforts her when she was being bullied by her classmates. Due to it, Suyin becomes stronger and can control her emotions the next time her classmates make fun of her
husband-wife
Henry loves Li An and tried to make up the times he neglected her because of his work. However, some conflict occurs when they forgot their anniversary and Henry accuses Li An cheated on him with Chester.
father-son
Ah Pah is a caring father. He does not force Henry to take over his bussiness. He allows Henry to find a job he likes
GENDER ISSUES
Patriarchy
Men got upset when women contradict them. Henry was unhappy when his wife interrupts Samad and Chester's discussion and rebukes their opinions
Gender pay gap
Ellen does not get the same wages as men although the work she done is similar to the men
Sexual objectification towards women
Ellen is well-known because of her glorious body that even her own lecturer is interested with her. Men always stare at her body when she walks past them
BELIEF SYSTEM
Islamic beliefs
Samad represent a good Muslim practitioner
Samad explains about Islamic practices to Chester. He told him that 'khalwat' is forbidden in Islam especially between unmarried couples. Those who have done 'khalwat' will be receive punishment in the afterlife.
Christianity
Grandma reads Bible everyday but she never attends church as she believes that God will always protect a faithful person like her.
VALUE SYSTEM
Value our profession
Henry is a devoted scientist. He does not like holidays because he will be reminded of the experiment he left in the lab. He also work overtime during weekend