The social construction of difference in the Asian Indian community at Texas A&M University /

A&M for their degrees. while there were differences between

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Alexander, Susan, 1968-
Format: Thesis eBook
Language:English
Published: [Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified] ; 1995.
Subjects:
Online Access:Link to OAKTrust copy
Description
Summary:A&M for their degrees. while there were differences between
articulates itself in different ways depending on strategies
as they are commonly perceived by both groups when it came to
comprised of students who have come from India for graduate
construction of difference between two groups in the Asian
does not lead to a homogenization of culture but rather,
for both groups. With world wide migration and globalization
group. The theoretical perspective used is one that raises
groups perceive themselves as "different" from the other
identity as well as the power of imagination in the creation
imagination manifests itself in interactions in daily life
Indian community at Texas A&M University. one group is
issues like family, love, dating and marriage. Yet, the two
may not necessarily be as rigid as is commonly assumed. This
of a culture on both sides of the globe and how this
of action used by members of the community. Questions as to
on the increase, the differences between "here" and "there"
questions pertaining to issues of space, place and cultural
raised.
see themselves as being influenced by both cultures are also
study at A&M. The other group of students (mostly
the two groups in some respects, they were not as pronounced
This thesis is based on a qualitative analysis of the social
undergraduates) have been raised in the U.S and are also at
what "home,, is all about for migrants, especially those who
Item Description:"Major subject: Sociology".
Vita.
Physical Description:ix, 199 leaves ; 28 cm.
Also available online.
Issued also on microfiche from Lange Micrographics.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references.