Indian immigration really only started after the Immigration Act of 1965. The wave of diverse immigration post-1965 called for a revision of assimilation theories. Much of this was also due to the different economic and social contexts. The economy during the time was an hourglass economy that had lots of high-skill and low-wage jobs. Furthermore, these immigrants faced more persistent racial discrimination, leading to residential segregation and the formation of ethnic encla

Almost every country in the world has a national language that is dominant in society. India might be one of the only exceptions to this due to its deep history and cultural diversity. One might assume it's Hindi, but that does not represent all of India. People do not think it is Enlgish due to its colonial associations, but its deep roots in Indian society make it almost impossible to remove. This begs the question: what language is spoken most in India, and should that not

Pre-colonization, India had over 700 languages, seven language families, and thousands of dialects. This intense diversity created fluidity amongst languages depending on the region, situation, and purpose. This all changed with colonization, as a linguistic hierarchy was created that threatened the ease of switching between languages. Although Britain did not ban the use of Indian languages, they imposed bureaucratic and educational rules. These policies led to some languag

The Immigration and Nationality Act of 1965 transformed immigration opportunities for South Asians. The national-origins quota system that existed from the 1920s to 1965 heavily favored Europeans; this all changed when President Lyndon B. Johnson abolished the law that based immigration on race and ethnicity. This new system focuses on accepting immigrants on the basis of family sponsorship and employment-based visas. While there were still caps on immigration with annual lim

Code-switching is defined by UC Berkeley as “ the practice of alternating between languages, dialects, or cultural behaviors (such as appearance or mannerisms) to fit into different social contexts or to navigate power dynamics.” This is used as a strategy to navigate social norms and hierarchies. Individuals from minority groups typically switch aspects of identity like race, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, socioeconomic status, age, and disability status. Many fields, like

In the U.S., 1 in 5 South Asians suffers from a mood or anxiety disorder, and suicide rates among youth are alarmingly high in comparison to other Asian groups. This issue is particularly severe among South Asian men due to cultural pressures and mental health challenges in these communities. The impact of patriarchy and toxic masculinity plays a central role, as men are often expected to suppress emotions and not show vulnerability. From a young age, South Asian men are tau

This blog article serves to answer two main questions: How does Jain art reflect Jain society, and what role does Jain art serve in their society? Jain art reflects the core beliefs of Jainism as a religious belief system and ideology. They show the focus on the ultimate goal of moksha (liberation) by having tirthankaras like Mahavira and Parshavanatha, models of attaining liberation, as the main subjects. These images serve as more than symbolic representations of Jain cul