RA 6.00

Title: RA 6.00
Type: Interview
Date: October 24th, 2012
Description: The interviewee chose to remain anonymous and will be referred to as “Husam” throughout the interview. Husam identifies himself more with his Arabic culture rather than his American culture, although he addresses his difficulty of finding the right balance between the two contrasting cultures. American born and raised in Jordan as a young boy, Husam experienced many different environments and found a way to adapt to whichever setting he found himself in. He gives the audience a unique point of view of the difficulties he has faced with the English language and explains how he handled the obstacles in order to better himself. Husam explains that cultural clothing could show ones identity but in his opinion, clothing doesn’t define who he is or who he will be but feels he will start wearing cultural clothing more often as he grows up. Husam’s interview provides insight on the opinions and perspectives of a second generation Arab-American man who finds importance in attaching a greater meaning on his religion and culture.
Language: English
Subject: Arab-American culture, immigration, identity, cultural clothing, second-generation, OralHistory