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The Question of Origins: Interethnic Relations and the Position of Women in Macau

Sociologia (Lisbon, Portugal), 1992-03 (11), p.9-25

ISSN: 0873-6529 ;CODEN: SPRPEV

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  • Title:
    The Question of Origins: Interethnic Relations and the Position of Women in Macau
  • Author: Cabral, Joao de Pina ; Lourenco, Nelson
  • Subjects: Asian Cultural Groups ; Ethnic Relations ; Intermarriage ; Portugal ; Social Relations
  • Is Part Of: Sociologia (Lisbon, Portugal), 1992-03 (11), p.9-25
  • Description: In the Portuguese colony of Macau, social distinctions have traditionally been maintained between two groups: (1) the ethnically mixed group descended from Portuguese fathers & Chinese mothers, who identify with Portugal; & (2) the Chinese, usually occupying lower-level jobs & enjoying less status. A certain asymmetry existed in that it was easier for Chinese women than men to enter the dominant culture. The women were eagerly sought as brides by the Portuguese men. Moreover, Chinese orphan boys were adopted more readily than girls by Chinese families desiring a male heir, while many of the girl orphans were cared for by the Catholic church & brought into the Portuguese culture. Normally, the offspring of ethnically mixed marriages did not intermarry with the Chinese, but rather, with others of mixed racial background. Questionnaire data from 670 people of mixed race show that only 61 had a Chinese name. However, with the cultural revolution of the 1960s, a large influx of Chinese altered the ethnic balance. The spread of wealth from Hong Kong in the 1970s & 1980s led to the rise of a Chinese middle class. New indications are appearing that matrimonial strategies are changing. Closer economic integration with the People's Republic of China is leading to a lowering of the barriers to marriage between Chinese & mixed-race residents. 16 References. Adapted from the source document.
  • Language: Portuguese
  • Identifier: ISSN: 0873-6529
    CODEN: SPRPEV
  • Source: Alma/SFX Local Collection
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