Her story reflected the gap between the Issei and Nisei – first and second generation, and the difficulties of being a Japanese American during this time period. ... The first thing to notice about Monica's story is the distinct gap between two generations. ... Moreover, Monica and her siblings were criticized by Japanese kids for being Americans when they traveled to Japan, yet they couldn't blend in with the American mainstream due to widespread discrimination toward Japanese people. ... When World War II struck, both generations of Japanese American had to deal with extrem...

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So like the Japanese, they sent their pictures back home in hope of finding themselves a "picture bride". ... Many Korean Americans, even those who have lived in the US for one or two generations face language barriers. ... Korean names are usually made up of three syllables: the first is the family name, the second is the generational name, and the last is the personal name. ...

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