Identity and Belonging Among Chinese Australians [electronic resource] : Phenotype, Ethnic Language and Cultural Values / by Jennifer Martin, Dharma Arunachalam, Helen Forbes-Mewett.

Chapter 1 - Introduction -- Chapter 2 - White Australia: Nationalism and National Identity -- Chapter 3 - Race and Ethnicity in Identity -- Chapter 4 - Language and Ethnic Identity -- Chapter 5 - Performing Chineseness -- Chapter 6 - Conclusion.

This book describes the ethnic identity construction involved in 'being', 'feeling' and 'doing' Chinese for multi-generation Australian-born Chinese, who were born and raised in a different social environment. It demonstrates how Chineseness is manifested in a multitude of ways and totally debunks any notion that being Chinese is a simple identity marker. The book shows that while there are commonalities with the American-born, the experiences of Australia-born Chinese are distinct in many ways. This book is a timely and critically examination of the inescapability of Chineseness particularly when social and economic stability is threatened and those in power are looking for a scapegoat.