Chapter 6 focused in on the conflict for immigrant girls trying to ".. find a place on that scale between "tradition" and "being American," (Pg. 148). It began with the school's show choir performing musical numbers that are "homegrown in America." The heavily romance-oriented American teenage culture puts a lot of pressure on immigrant girls to select and identify themselves. American teenage girls are often described as "open" and "free" personality-wise. There were several parental accounts in the selection that spoke of wanting their child to follow tradition.
These girls have to choose between being individuals or going-along with the crowd. Another issue brought into the chapter was crossing the line or ethnic line in dating. Are they allowed to date outside of their race? Many immigrant girls struggle with this problem due to the fact their family would not allow them to date outside of their culture, evening for something such as prom. In conclusion, these immigrant young ladies have to battle between the identity of "American life" and the goals of their culture. Students all over the country deal with this issue every day, and it is something we must take into account as future educators. #identity #crisis
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The TESOL Bro,
Tommy T.
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