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Chinese Immigrants in 19th Century Chinatown
01:51 - 09:13 (07:21)
Chinese immigrants in 19th century San Francisco created vibrant communities in the face of discrimination and prejudice. Although they were initially tolerated, the Page law of 1875, which prevented Chinese men from bringing their wives and children, resulted in a 20-to-1 ratio of men to women in Chinatown.
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This podcast discusses the history of Chinese immigrants in the Pacific Northwest and how they were initially tolerated, but eventually faced discrimination due to rising tensions over job competition.
01:51 - 03:49 (01:57)
Summary
This podcast discusses the history of Chinese immigrants in the Pacific Northwest and how they were initially tolerated, but eventually faced discrimination due to rising tensions over job competition. The growth of the lumber industry contributed to this change.
ChapterChinese Immigrants in 19th Century Chinatown
EpisodeShort Stuff: Chinatowns
PodcastStuff You Should Know
Due to the Page law from 1875 that prevented Chinese men from bringing their families, there was a gender ratio of 20 men to every woman in San Francisco's Chinatown in the 1880s, resulting in the involvement of Chinese women in various fields to sustain their livelihood.
03:50 - 06:55 (03:05)
Summary
Due to the Page law from 1875 that prevented Chinese men from bringing their families, there was a gender ratio of 20 men to every woman in San Francisco's Chinatown in the 1880s, resulting in the involvement of Chinese women in various fields to sustain their livelihood.
ChapterChinese Immigrants in 19th Century Chinatown
EpisodeShort Stuff: Chinatowns
PodcastStuff You Should Know
In this podcast, two best friends cover practical personal finance topics like buying versus renting, saving money at the grocery store, maximizing income potential, and ways to battle money anxiety, with the goal of helping listeners make confident and informed money decisions.
06:55 - 09:13 (02:17)
Summary
In this podcast, two best friends cover practical personal finance topics like buying versus renting, saving money at the grocery store, maximizing income potential, and ways to battle money anxiety, with the goal of helping listeners make confident and informed money decisions.