Promotion of Equality and Prevention of Unfair Discrimination Act.
Chinese cultures and values in the historical context provide a narrative of the mother being a dominant force in the household, whereas the American culture and viewpoint more so promotes the idea that women and mothers are the loving and nurturing types of individuals in the family dynamic.
"Quicksand is more than a novel about a person’s search for identity. <span>
It offers a critical commentary on diverse cultural and racial societies—their oppressive institutions, outmoded traditions, false values, and distorted ways of perceiving reality.</span>
..Furthermore, she finds the sensual excesses practiced in Harlem to be repulsive to the values of her moral upbringing. is more than a novel about a person’s search for identityAgain seeking..."
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I believe it's about finding who you are and understanding your values.
plural it is talking about multiple things