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| 18176. THE BANGLADESHI IMMIGRANT COMMUNITY IN THE UNITED STATES. This term paper provides a profile and ethnography of Bangladeshi immigrants in the United States. The essay traces the history of Bangladeshi immigration, describes their geographical distribution, and notes variations in the rate of immigration since Bangladesh independence in 1971. The extent and importance of the immigrants’ remittances to Bangladesh is discussed. Drawing on the few scholarly studies of this immigrant community which have been published to date, the essay then sketches a profile of the Bangladeshi immigrant community. Conservatism, religiosity, loyalty to community, and patriarchy are among the key characteristics noted. Although the value of respect for elders is deeply imbedded in the culture, Bangladeshi immigrant youth sometimes rebel and, to the dismay of their parents, adopt American customs and habits. Concludes that this conservative Muslim community is likely to remain fairly insular and will assimilate only gradually over the coming decades. KEYWORDS: immigrant ethnography Bangladesh Bangladeshi immigrants insular communities. Turabian Style with endnotes. 25 pages, 51 footnotes, 22 bibliographic sources. 5,952 words. |
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