Lesson 2: Parental Pressures & International Students Flashcards

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individuation

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process of forming separate identity and independence from family

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individualism

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  • do whts best for you
  • “wht i want”
  • characteristics: selfish, freedom, self-focus
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collectivism

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  • do wht’s best for family
  • “wht group wants”
  • characteristics: selfless, cooperation, ppl-pleaser, validation, conformities, shared responsibility
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what makes individuation difficult?

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  • dependence overly on fam
  • no freedom from fam
  • consequences: dont want fam to be dissapointed
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tiger parenting + does it benefit kids

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  • strict w/ academics/ecs
  • excessive pressure doesn’t help if kids dislike school
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how did jennifer pan display individualism

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  • she lied to police for self-interest
  • killed parents (want inheritance)
  • not finish high school
  • lived w/ BF
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how did jennifer pan display collectivism

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  • broke up w/ daniel + moved back home when given ultimatum
  • pretending to go to prestigious school (respect)
  • lied to parents (to please them)
  • did piano (mom wanted)
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why did jennifer pan’s case turn out as it did?

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  • too much pressure
  • angry at parents = resentment
  • immaturity
  • no communication
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wht can we learn from jennifer pan’s case

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  • give kids freedom n less pressure
  • allow kids to communicate to parents
  • provide supportive environment
  • be involved in school
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wht did jennifer pan need for a diff outcome

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  • guidance counselor
  • diff. BF (not drug dealer)
  • supportive parents
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why do international students pick canada for studies?

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  • glamorized vers. of canada in their countries
  • education quality
  • reputation as non-discriminatory
  • safety/diversity
  • easier to immigrate
  • job market
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international student struggles

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  • loneliness
  • pressure
  • job/housing conditions
  • transportation
  • substance abuse
  • mental health (stigma back home = selfharm+suicide)
  • exploitation (trafficking + underpaid)
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why do schools nd canada want international students

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  • tution (3-4x more)
  • more students = no collapsed classes
  • more taxpayers
  • workforce replaces aging pop.
  • good relationship between countries
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brain gain

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  • we gain their brain
  • canada gains skilled intl. workers
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brain drain

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  • country.place loses its brain
  • canada losing skilled workers (STEM, entertainers, athletes)
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how is brain gain good for a country

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  • replace aging pop
  • taxes
  • development of industries
17
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how can brain drain be prevented?

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  • local uni co-op placements
  • more pay/benefits
  • provide job security (contracts)
  • pay for tuition (fam. doc)
18
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why does brain drain/gain happen?

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  • higher pay
  • company reputation/status
  • variety of positions
  • innovation: health/tech/AI
  • receive global attention
19
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how can brain drain/gain be good or problematic?

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  • reap benefits of education
  • no startups