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Gender Tensions in Mongolia, or Why Women Tend to Have Better Jobs Than Men

I took the circuitous route to becoming an educator. That said, it is work that I enjoy doing, surrounded by

When I married in China back in 1995, many members of my family had grand plans to attend my wedding

Marrying a Chinese man comes with a host of benefits; such as gaining a respectable and ambitious partner, along with

When I had first met my 老爺 (lóuhyèh; father-in-law), I felt a tad awkward (and possibly nervous even) being in

It’s hard to believe that 20 years ago I delivered my first child–and learned about 滿月 or 坐月子 as I

In 2004 I returned to China to start my degree in Beijing. The first plane to Amsterdam was incredible turbulent

Making small talk or initial conversation with new acquaintances was perhaps the hardest part of adjusting to life in Mongolia.

When I moved to China, I began to learn more about my own culture and beliefs, as well as that

Last week I saw my friend Li after our kids got out of school for the day. Li knows more

I have the best parents-in-law. They are generous, patient, warm, and truly treat me like their own daughter. Save for