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Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn Anthropology Centre
Ethnic Groups Research Database |
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| Subject |
Hmong, knowledge, myth, identity, adjustment, national security, Thailand |
| Author |
Prasit Leepreecha |
| Title |
Knowledge and myth about the ethnic Hmong |
| Document Type |
Article |
Original Language of Text |
Thai |
| Ethnic Identity |
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Language and Linguistic Affiliations |
Hmong-Mien |
Location of
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Sirindhorn Anthropology Center Library |
Total Pages |
28 |
Year |
2003 |
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Ethnicity and myths. Bangkok: Office of the National Cultural Commission, Ministry of Culture |
| Abstract |
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The author summarizes that ethnic bias about the Hmong, which the ethnic group has no opportunity to explain the real contexts of circumstances, has brought about a myth that the ethnic group is the root cause of problems and a threat to national security. The ethnic group has been denied legitimate rights to negotiate and has been forced to become marginalized. This might bring about a claim of racial discrimination and violence. It is therefore recommended that the state correctly understand contexts of events and data before presenting the image of the Hmong to the society.
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