Generation 1.5
Thoughts from the wedge generation
I have a theory that between the first generation of Desi immigrants and their American-born children, there is a gray area, a twilight zone, inhabited by Generation One Point Five.This wedge or bridge generation is composed of individuals who themselves migrated to the West, but came so young that they don't quite count as first generation immigrants, and yet don't fit into the ABCD mold either.
As a self-declared member of Generation One Point Five, I share with you my musings on some of the trials, tribulations and joys of inhabiting the twilight zone of Desi-ness in the United States.
I welcome a dynamic dialogue with listeners, so please do share your thoughts and comments on my show--send your mails to generation1.5@gmail.com.
Episodes
... a slightly fictionalized, embarrassing tale ...
A different time, a different place, the same person, but a new perspective. That's what I gained from the experience I share with you today... Acknowledgements: I thank Agosh , Hans Vermeersch ...
What does it mean to be Desi? Indian? South Asian?
Oftentimes, Desis brought up in the Diaspora are disparaged by people from "back home" for thinking of themselves as Indian, or Pakistani, or Sri Lankan, or Bangladeshi. We get told, "You are not Trul...
Hungry for Holidays, anyone?
Have you ever found it amusing that non-Christian Indians celebrate Christmas with such zest, especially when living abroad? In this episode I reminisce about my family's odd way of celebrating - or n...
a tragi-comic monologue on issues of weight...
When it comes to weighty matters, are we desis rude, or are we just plain saying it like it is? When we make comments to folks who are different, whether they're about weight, skin color, or looks...
What a modern day goddess might do...
The musings of a modern day, flawed, Desi Goddess... If you like the music, you can read more about the artist, Indian Melodies , at http://www.soundclick.com/
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