Divergent Dreams, 2024
Scope and Content Note
The series contains Master's theses from 1943 to present. The theses consist of either a production book and a media component or solely a production book. The production books were originally submitted as physical bound copies, but were later submitted digitally. The physical production books are stored offsite and the digital production books are stored in the College's preservation repository.
The media components consist of U-matic tapes, VHS tapes, CDs, DVDs, and Blu-rays and changed to digital submissions in 2020. There are also a handful of audiocassette tapes and one USB. The media components are stored onsite at the Archives.
Dates
- 2024
Creator
- Wheeler, Barbara (Author, Person)
Conditions Governing Access
System requirements: Windows Media Player, QuickTime, or RealPlayer
Conditions Governing Use
The thesis is restricted due to FERPA, permission from the author is required before you can view the thesis.
Extent
33 pages
1 video file (1 video file (10 minutes) : digital, MOV file, sound, color)
Language of Materials
From the record group: English
From the record group: Chinese
From the record group: Spanish; Castilian
Overview
"In the late 20th century, economic strain and a strong cultural bias against females adversely altered China's population and enticed a swell of international adoption by affluent Americans wanting to adopt infant girls. A consequence of such a popular adoption practice was that many adoptees became estranged from the Chinese culture that they were born into and experienced an identity crisis from years of not being considered “American enough” or “Chinese enough” by others. The story Divergent Dreams seeks to raise awareness of the negative psychological impact that adoption had on a Chinese-American adoptee, in spite of being adopted into a wealthy household and to encourage discussions between Chinese, Americans, and interracial adoptees and their families." -- Abstract
Physical Location
RG 010.01C Visual & Media Arts
Physical Description
33 pages + 1 video file (10 minutes) : digital, MOV file, sound, color
General
Media Component ID: TH-DIG0077
Repository Details
Part of the Emerson College Archives and Special Collections Repository
Walker Building, Room 223
120 Boylston Street
Boston Massachusetts 02116 United States
(617) 824-8301
archives@emerson.edu