published_or_final_version / abstract / Music / Doctoral / Doctor of Philosophy

Thesis (M. Med. Sc.)--University of Hong Kong, 1993.

Thesis (M.A.)--University of Hong Kong, 1990. / Also available in print.

Thesis (M.Med.Sc.)--University of Hong Kong, 1993. / Also available in print.

Cheng, Kam Lam Canny. / Thesis (M.Phil.)--Chinese University of Hong Kong, 2007. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 135-144). / Abstracts in English and Chinese. / Abstract --- p.i / Acknowledgements --- p.iii / List of Abbreviations --- p.vi / List of Figures --- p.vii / List of Examples --- p.x / List of Tables --- p.x / Maps --- p.xi / Chapter Chapter One: --- Introduction Overview --- p.1 / Filipino Migration / The Filipinos as Diaspora / Theoretical Framework and Literature Review / Methodology / Where is the Field? / Language / Terminology and Stereotypes: Names Used for Filipino/as in Hong Kong / "Social Status, Social Relationships, and Time and Space Constriants" / Overview of the Thesis and Objectives of the Study / Chapter Chapter Two: --- "The Population, Employment and Soundscape of Filipino and Filipina Domestic Helpers in Hong Kong" --- p.31 / Immigration and Employment / Musicality of the Filipinos / The Role of Filipinos in Hong Kong's Musical Scene / "The Soundscape of Hong Kong, a Graphic Illustration" / Chapter Chapter Three: --- Sacred Contexts --- p.42 / "Detailed ""Sacred"" in this Thesis" / The Hong Kong Catholic Diocese and Music of the Chinese Masses / Clerical Support for the Filipino Catholic Community in Hong Kong / Profiles of Five Churches / Detailed Case Study of Two Churches / Selected Examples from Other Hong Kong Church Choirs / "Justification of ""Filipinoness""" / The Impact of Filipino Religious on the Musical Practice of Hong Kong Chinese Parishes / The Impact of Filipino Popular Music on Hong Kong Filipinos' Sacred Music / A Side Trip to the Philippines / Chapter Chapter Four: --- Secular Contexts --- p.83 / Marking Their Piece of Territory / Chater Road: Chater Square and Statue Square / Kantaka (Singing Contests) / Concert in the Park / Culture in Motion / Cultural Initiatives by the Philippine Consulate in Hong Kong / Asia Gathering / Catholic Prayer Gathering / Radio Broadcasts / Buying Recordings / Karaoke / The Hong Kong Musicians Union / Commercial Sponsors for Filipino Musical Activities / The Cordillera Men's Club / Chapter Chapter Five: --- Musical Involvement of the Filipions in Hong Kong during the Anti-World Trade Organization Campaign --- p.115 / Singing of the Filipinos / Chapter Chapter Six: --- Epilogue --- p.127 / Bibliography --- p.135

published_or_final_version / Comparative Asian Studies / Master / Master of Arts

by Law Yuk-fung, Cherry. / Thesis (M.Phil.)--Chinese University of Hong Kong, 1998. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 118-128). / Abstract also in Chinese. / Acknowledgments --- p.xi / Abstract --- p.xii / Chapter Chapter One: --- Introduction --- p.1-7 / Chapter 1.1 --- An overview / Chapter 1.2 --- Research questions / Chapter 1.3 --- Conceptualization of the research topic / Chapter 1.4 --- Objective and significance / Chapter Chapter Two: --- Literature Review --- p.8-30 / Chapter 2.1 --- Theoretical perspectives / Chapter 2.2 --- Researches on racism and biased representation in media / Chapter 2.3 --- Researches on domestic servants / Chapter 2.4 --- Limitations on past researches / Chapter Chapter Three: --- Methodology --- p.31-38 / Chapter 3.1 --- Textual analysis of cultural representations / Chapter 3.2 --- In-depth interviews / Chapter 3.3 --- Contextualization of the study / Chapter Chapter Four: --- A socio-historical analysis: the Coming of Filipino Maids in Hong Kong --- p.39-48 / Chapter Chapter Five: --- Cultural Representation of Filipino Domestic Helpers in Hong Kong --- p.49-81 / Chapter 5.1 --- Media images of Filipino domestic helpers in Hong Kong / Chapter 5.2 --- Public sentiments of Hong Kong people towards the Filipino domestic helpers (over certain social protests) / Chapter 5.3 --- Social practices of Hong Kong people towards the Filipino domestic helpers at societal level / Chapter Chapter Six: --- The Interplay between Cultural Representations and Social Practices ´ؤ Findings and Discussion --- p.82-112 / Chapter 6.1. --- General findings / Chapter 6.2. --- "Employers' perceptions, values and beliefs behind their social practices" / Chapter 6.3. --- Interplay between cultural representations and social practices / Chapter 6.4. --- Theoretical linkages with the findings / Chapter Chapter Seven: --- Conclusion --- p.113-117 / Bibliography / Appendices: / Chapter I. --- Core questions of the in-depth interviews / Chapter II. --- Interviewees' profile / Chapter III. --- Figures of employment of foreign domestic helpers in Hong Kong / Chapter IV. --- "Filipino maid suspected in child abuse, behavior being recorded" / Chapter V. --- Books targeted at Filipino maids' employers / Chapter VI. --- "A visual icon for a news story about ""TeleEye""" / Chapter VII. --- News photographs of Filipino domestic helpers about they are dressing too sexy / Chapter VIII. --- Visual elements in the advertisement of employment agencies for Filipino domestic helpers / Chapter IX. --- """Maria"" ´ؤ a popular comedy with Filipino maid, called ""Maria"", as central figure" / Chapter X. --- "News headlines using the Cantonese term “bun mui"""

published_or_final_version / Medical Sciences / Master / Master of Medical Sciences