RA 18.00

Title: RA 18.00
Type: Interview
Date: September 20th, 2012
Description: The interviewee chose to remain anonymous and will be referred to as “Lena.” She
was born and raised in Pakistan where she received her master’s degree in sociology. During
her interview, Lena talked about her fond memories of going to school in Pakistan and her
eagerness to learn from her caring teachers. She initially came to the United States to visit her
brother and after volunteering at Salaam School, Lena accepted an offer to teach at another
school and stay in the United States. The remainder of her interview focused on the effects of
9/11 on the society around her, as well as the role cultural clothing plays in her everyday attire
and special occasions such as weddings. She experiences feelings of comfort in her cultural
clothing and describes her daughters’ traditional weddings that both took place in Pakistan.
Language: English
Subject: Education, career, culture, clothing, 9/11, teaching, arranged marriage, traditional
wedding, OralHistory