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Short paper on food in the Chinese Diaspora Chopsticks When studying a culture, it is imperative to look through the lens of all aspects that govern the way of life to get a full grasp of the cultural practices. Many studies have been done on religion, government, societal relationships, however food has often been neglected. K.C. Chang, in his introduction to Food and Chinese Culture states, "...sometimes we fail to realize that food is more than just vital. The only other activity that we engage in that is of comparable importance to our lives and life of our species is sex"(3). To say that the study of food and its traditions through a culture is vital to understanding a society is an understatement. Throughout this semester, we have been looking at the historical transformations of the Chinese through their food habits and the role that food plays in their cultural roles....

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