Do you ever feel like a social divide exists between the internationally raised and domestically raised Asians on campus? Do you have stereotypes about “the other group” or worry about their stereotypes of you?
** The Sangam Chai Chat will be held on April 9 at 8 pm in the ARCH lobby
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Do you feel there is a need for UPenn South Asians to promote political activism from a South Asian standpoint, especially with the upcoming Presidential Elections?
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It’s election time. A number of voters will probably consider healthcare reform, tax cuts, defense spending, etc. when they fill out their balots. What are you going to base your decision on? How much do you think your cultural identity is going to play into your vote on November 4th? What, if anything, are you looking for in a candidate that pertains to your cultural identity?
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What do you think is a cause of the so-called “social divide” among South Asians, East Asians, and Pacific Americans?
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Why is it that we’re seeing more and more interracial relationships today? Is race becoming less of a defining characteristic in individuals? How do you feel about the idea of interracial dating?
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South Asian culture can be defining by many activities: playing cricket, watching Bollywood movies, playing the sitar or veena, making rangoli designs, and much more. But why do some people immediately associate South Asian culture with song and dance and often overlook these other defining aspects of our culture?
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