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Desis in the House: Indian American Youth Culture in NYC

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Desis in the House: Indian American Youth Culture in NYC - Maira, Sunaina, Professor
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New York City, long the destination for immigrants and migrants, is in the 21st century home to the largest Indian American population in the United States. Coming of age in a city remarkable for its diversity and cultural innovation, Indian American and other South Asian youth draw on their ethnic traditions and the city's resources to create a vibrant subculture. Some of the city's hottest clubs host regular banghra parties, weekly events where young South Asians congregate to dance to music that mixes rap beats with ...

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Desis in the House: Indian American Youth Culture in NYC 2002, Temple University Press, Philadelphia, PA

ISBN-13: 9781566399272

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