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Comparing Immigrant Experiences: The Yellow Peril in Historical Context

Explore the varied immigrant treatment in New Zealand history with a focus on discrimination faced by different ethnic groups. From Irish to Chinese, delve into nuances of prejudice, violence, legal status, and socio-cultural implications. Gain insights into the complexities of immigration restrictions and societal biases.

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Comparing Immigrant Experiences: The Yellow Peril in Historical Context

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  1. The ‘yellow peril’ in comparative context Jock Phillips

  2. The Irish • Not always the ‘chosen immigrants’ • Prejudice but not racism • Many imprisoned – but not for being ‘Irish’. • No legal discrimination, no violence against them

  3. Germans and Italians • No prejudice and no genetic racism or discrimination BUT • Some limited restrictions as aliens • Imprisoned in world wars

  4. Dalmatians • Some prejudice against ‘dallies’ • Some limited restrictions as aliens • Restricted from access to gumfields, and this seen as immigration restriction, but simply as non-Britons • Some imprisoned as enemy aliens in 1WW

  5. Samoans • Some prejudice • Violence both in Samoa 1929 and NZ 1974-5 • One act specifically restricting their rights of citizenship

  6. Indians • Immigration restriction,but because no ‘British birth’ not specifically against Indians • Legal rights as ‘British subjects’ • Some prejudice against ‘Hindoos’ and some discrimination in practice

  7. Chinese • Strong racism and prejudice • Immigration restrictions and poll tax • Loss of civil rights • Cultural restrictions • Some violence

  8. Assessment

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