二十一世纪美国华裔的身份建构 ——以迪士尼剧集《西游ABC》为例 = Identity construction of Chinese Americans in the 21st Century—a case study of the Disney series ‘American Born Chinese’

• Main Author: 张曦予 Zhang, Angela Xiyu
• Other Authors: Chang Yuan
• Format: Final Year Project
• Language: English
• Published: Nanyang Technological University 2023
• Subjects: Humanities::Language::Chinese
• Online Access: https://hdl.handle.net/10356/171149
• Institution: Nanyang Technological University

美国是一个充满多元文化的国家，由各种族裔构成。在这样的背景下，美国华人作为最早移民美国的非欧洲裔族群之一，也是亚裔社群中最庞大的群体。2023年首播的《西游ABC》，是美国主流媒体中首个由全华裔班底制作的连续剧集。该剧的出现标志着美国娱乐产业对于华裔群体更深刻与多样化的关注。这部剧集不仅仅是一部娱乐作品，更是一个引发对亚裔身份认同讨论的媒介，为这一群体提供了互相交流和理解的契机。在全球化的趋势下，华裔青少年不仅需要面对美国主流文化的影响，还要处理中华文化与传统的衔接问题。在这一过程中，他们所面临的困境以及如何面对这些挑战都是值得深入探讨的话题。本文旨在通过对《西游ABC》的深入分析，探讨将华裔塑造成英雄的成因，并为美国华裔青少年的身份认同与建构提供启示。The United States is a nation characterized by its rich ethnic diversity and vibrant multiculturalism. In light of this, Chinese Americans, Chinese Americans, early pioneers among non-European ethnic groups in immigration history, constitute the largest segment within the Asian American community. The premiere of “American Born Chinese” in 2023 represents a significant milestone as the first mainstream drama series entirely produced by a Chinese American team. This development reflects a heightened and more diverse focus on the Chinese American community. Beyond its role in entertainment, the series serves as a platform for sparking discussions on Asian identity, fostering mutual exchange, and enhancing understanding within this community. In the globalized era, Chinese American teenagers find themselves not only grappling with the influence of American culture but also navigating the challenge of connecting with Chinese traditions. The difficulties they face and the strategies employed to navigate these challenges are compelling subjects that warrant thorough exploration. This essay aims to inspire discussions on the identity formation of Chinese American teenagers in the United States by conducting a comprehensive analysis of "American Born Chinese" and shedding light on the construction of a Chinese American hero.