This article focuses on the political struggles between Hindu and Muslim Indian immigrant
groups in the United States over the definition of "Indianness". Hindu Indian American …

The “new second generation,” the children of post-1965 immigrants, is the focus of scholars
who recognize that it is the critical generation who will determine the future patterns of race …

Hinduism has undergone several modifications in interpretation, practice, and organization
in the United States in the process of being institutionalized as an American religion. While …

… Most broadly, Prema Kurien seeks to understand what ethnicity is and how it affects
people's activities and decisions. She argues that, in each case, a community-specific nexus of …

Based on a study of three Hindu Indian religio-cultural organizations whose members live in
and around a metropolitan area in California, this article examines the central role played …

There are two major types of coalitional alliances that ethnic groups have developed in the
US: coalitions based on continent of origin and coalitions based on religious affiliation. What …

As I kept learning [about my heritage and religion], I became more confident and sure of
myself. With a wealth of knowledge by my side, I felt strong.... I felt a sense of belonging, but not …

Multiculturalism in the United States is commonly lauded as a positive social ideal celebrating
the diversity of our nation. But, in reality, immigrants often feel pressured to create a …

In this article, I examine the process by which colonialism leads to a restructuring of society
and gives rise to the formation of ethnic groups. 1The case I focus on is that of Kerala, a …

How non-Christian religious groups should be politically recognized within Western multicultural
societies has proved to be a pressing contemporary issue. This article examines some …