Negotiating Tradition, Becoming American

Negotiating Tradition, Becoming American
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Publisher : LFB Scholarly Publishing
Total Pages : 0
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ISBN-10 : 1593326203
ISBN-13 : 9781593326203
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Book Synopsis Negotiating Tradition, Becoming American by : Rifat Anjum Salam

Download or read book Negotiating Tradition, Becoming American written by Rifat Anjum Salam and published by LFB Scholarly Publishing. This book was released on 2014 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Salam examines how second generation South Asian Americans assimilate by analyzing their family experiences, their structural circumstances and their adult life choice through the lens of arranged marriage. Arranged marriage, as an analytical frame, uncovers the ways in which gender, autonomy and intergenerational dilemmas shape individual lives. Contrary to popular assumptions about South Asians, the subjects of this study are not bound by the traditions of arranged marriage, but rather their experiences reflect a great deal of variation, negotiation, compromise and a nuanced understanding of "tradition." The findings support similar current research which recognizes how individuals navigate and negotiate family, gender conflicts, and individualism in American society.


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