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Ethnic humor and the demise of the Russel brothers

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John and James Russell, who epitomized 19th century American vaudeville comedy, portraying the crude behaviour of Irish immigrant women employed in domestic service, faded out in the 20th century, as audience preference shifted towards more refined comedy. The popularity of vaudeville was attributed to the burlesque, knockabout style of 'dame impersonation,' which reflected male disapproval of efforts by women to assert their rights.

Social aspects, Evaluation, Portrayals, 19th century AD, Performing arts, Comedy, Vaudeville, Burlesque (Play), Impersonators, Male, Male impersonators, Russell, John, Russell, James

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Identity takeout: How American Jews made Chinese food their ethnic cuisine

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The Chinese eating habit developed by American Jews are witnessed and how it became an integral component of Jewishness and a verity of primary and secondary sources to trace American Jewish eating habits from the Old World to the present is discussed. The discussion concludes that the embrace of Chinese food allows Jews to express traditional cultural values in secular and acceptably assimilated forms.

United States, Food Manufacturing, FOOD AND KINDRED PRODUCTS, Ethnic Foods, Behavior, Food habits, Ethnic food, Jews, American, American Jews

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Inclusion and exclusion: an analysis of the Australian immigration history and ethnic relations

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Issues concerning the perception of immigrants by host countries are discussed, with application to Australia. Particular attention is given to governmental policies regarding immigration and to local perceptions of the cultural diversity generated by assimilation of immigrants.

Australia, Social policy, Emigration and immigration, Multiculturalism

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