"It's a wonderful thing to see a segment of our population that is open and eager to learn more about Chinese culture. It has filtered into the mainstream. You see credit-card ads on TV with white couples and Chinese babies"
- Iris Chang
About this Quote
This quote by Iris Chang talks to the increasing acceptance of Chinese culture in traditional society. It is a favorable sign that increasingly more individuals are open to learning more about Chinese culture, which it has actually become more visible in the media. The reality that credit-card ads on television now feature white couples and Chinese infants is a testimony to the growing acceptance of Chinese culture in the mainstream. This is a fantastic thing, as it shows that Chinese culture is being accepted and celebrated by a wider audience. It is a sign of development and a positive action towards higher cultural understanding and approval.
This quote is written / told by Iris Chang between March 28, 1968 and November 9, 2004. She was a famous Historian from USA.
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