Chinese People and Culture A presentation by: Tyler Boice Jeremy Cislo Randall Grover

Population Mao Zedong believed in strength in numbers. Mao Zedong believed in strength in numbers. Encouraged the Chinese to have more children. Encouraged the Chinese to have more children. Population growth was at 2.07%, by the mid 1960’s Population growth was at 2.07%, by the mid 1960’s A total of 1.3 billion people. A total of 1.3 billion people.

Population continued… The increased population caused serious food and shelter shortages. The increased population caused serious food and shelter shortages. One of the highest population densities in the world. One of the highest population densities in the world. Mao failed to recognized the problems his population was causing. Mao failed to recognized the problems his population was causing.

Population Policies In 2000, the population growth was slowed to 0.9%. In 2000, the population growth was slowed to 0.9%. China’s population policy received worldwide criticism. China’s population policy received worldwide criticism. As a result China has begun to relax their policy. As a result China has begun to relax their policy. Despite the governments population policies, China’s population is expected to reach 1.4 billion in the middle of this century. Despite the governments population policies, China’s population is expected to reach 1.4 billion in the middle of this century. Moa realized the population was out of control Moa realized the population was out of control He called families to have no more than two children. He called families to have no more than two children.

Population Policies continued… Deng Xiaoping came in power in the 1970s. Deng Xiaoping came in power in the 1970s. He developed a one-couple, one- child policy. He developed a one-couple, one- child policy. People who had 1 child received special rewards, such as better housing or jobs. People who had 1 child received special rewards, such as better housing or jobs. People who had more than one faced fines, wage cuts, and loss of their jobs. People who had more than one faced fines, wage cuts, and loss of their jobs.

Ethnic Differences There are about 56 different ethnic groups in China. There are about 56 different ethnic groups in China. There is 52 different languages recognized by the Chinese government. There is 52 different languages recognized by the Chinese government. People in different culture groups have their own traditions, foods, clothes, and normally religion. People in different culture groups have their own traditions, foods, clothes, and normally religion. Even the largest ethnic groups like the Mongols, Uighurs, Tibetans, and Kazakhs, are still small in number Even the largest ethnic groups like the Mongols, Uighurs, Tibetans, and Kazakhs, are still small in number

Ethnic Differences Continued… Together all the minority ethnic groups make up 8% of the population. Together all the minority ethnic groups make up 8% of the population. 92% of the population, about 1 billion people, are Han 92% of the population, about 1 billion people, are Han Han comes from the Han Dynasty, which existed about 2,200 years ago, since then the Hans have always been the major ethnic group Han comes from the Han Dynasty, which existed about 2,200 years ago, since then the Hans have always been the major ethnic group

Language Chinese is nonphonetic, which means the written form of a word generally gives no hints to the pronunciation of the word. Chinese is nonphonetic, which means the written form of a word generally gives no hints to the pronunciation of the word. Chinese uses ideograms- the use of characters representing thoughts or ideas. Chinese uses ideograms- the use of characters representing thoughts or ideas. To fluently speak/ read Chinese the average person needs to know 20,000 different characters, while to read the newspaper the average person needs to know charctors To fluently speak/ read Chinese the average person needs to know 20,000 different characters, while to read the newspaper the average person needs to know charctors

Language Continued… Every Chinese language, though they may speak differently, uses the same characters making reading a universal way of communication. Every Chinese language, though they may speak differently, uses the same characters making reading a universal way of communication. In 1956 Mandarin was declared the official language of China, though Chinese dialect varys from region to region, all the students are being taught in Mandarin. In 1956 Mandarin was declared the official language of China, though Chinese dialect varys from region to region, all the students are being taught in Mandarin.

Religion and Beliefs The Chinese are greatly influenced by ancient philosophies. The Chinese are greatly influenced by ancient philosophies. Chinese practice many beliefs Chinese practice many beliefs Traditional faiths of Buddhism, Daoism, and Confucianism are the most popular Traditional faiths of Buddhism, Daoism, and Confucianism are the most popular

Daoism Based on teachings of Laozi Based on teachings of Laozi Path to true happiness is based lies in living in harmony with natural world. Path to true happiness is based lies in living in harmony with natural world.

Confucianism Most widely practiced faith. Most widely practiced faith. Philosophy based on the collection of teachings of Confucius, called the Analects. Philosophy based on the collection of teachings of Confucius, called the Analects. Believes that society functions best if everyone respected the laws and behaved according to his/her own position. Believes that society functions best if everyone respected the laws and behaved according to his/her own position. Honoring one's ancestors is important. Honoring one's ancestors is important.

Atheism China’s official religion. China’s official religion. Communists on first arriving to China seized religious places of worship. Communists on first arriving to China seized religious places of worship. Many however still kept their faith, and the government eased restrictions. Many however still kept their faith, and the government eased restrictions.

Falun Gong One group the Chinese government outlawed in One group the Chinese government outlawed in Falun Gong is a self described spiritual movement that combines meditation, exercise, and principles from Buddhism and Daoism. Falun Gong is a self described spiritual movement that combines meditation, exercise, and principles from Buddhism and Daoism. Many were sent to labor camps for “reeducation”. Many were sent to labor camps for “reeducation”. This group now protests against the Chinese government in other nations. This group now protests against the Chinese government in other nations.

The Family The Chinese view the family as very important. The Chinese view the family as very important. The Father is known as the head of the family. The Father is known as the head of the family. Social order and communal behavior was learnt by the Chinese through the philosophy of Confucianism. Social order and communal behavior was learnt by the Chinese through the philosophy of Confucianism.

The Family Continued… Throughout time Chinese family values have changed, but the main points still remain the same. Throughout time Chinese family values have changed, but the main points still remain the same. Children have a little more freedom in choosing careers. Children have a little more freedom in choosing careers. Marriage ceremonies have been toned down over time. Marriage ceremonies have been toned down over time.

Medicine Many Chinese people prefer their own traditional medicine instead of modern Western medicine. Many Chinese people prefer their own traditional medicine instead of modern Western medicine. This 2,000 year old practice is founded on the belief that good health comes from harmony between the environment and people. This 2,000 year old practice is founded on the belief that good health comes from harmony between the environment and people. This practice includes special diets, herbal remedies, breathing exercises, massages, and acupunctures. This practice includes special diets, herbal remedies, breathing exercises, massages, and acupunctures.

Medicine Continued Acupuncture is practice of inserting very thin needles at specific points on the body to cure disease or to ease pain. Acupuncture is practice of inserting very thin needles at specific points on the body to cure disease or to ease pain.

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