MAM 1.00

Title: MAM 1.00
Type: Interview
Date: July 17th, 2010
Description: Naimah is 43 years old and was born in West Palestine, but immigrated to the United States to be with her husband in 1984. After immigrating to the United States, she has been devoted to family life and raising her children. Being a stay-at-home mother has kept her from participating actively in many of the community activities, be it of the Milwaukee Muslim community or the American culture at large. She does however, participate in the American elections as a naturalized American citizen, and in local issues that concern and affect her family. Although she has tried to assimilate to the new culture by learning English and speaking both languages at home, nevertheless, she has stayed true to her Arab identity by wearing her hijab and keeping up with news stories from Arabic news sources.
Language: English
Subject: cultural identity, family life, assimilation, OralHistory