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Indians in Nairobi, Pakistanis in Naples, Sri Lankans in Toronto, Bangladeshis in London... all are part of the 20 million South Asian diaspora. Find out more about this diverse group and some of the issues they face.
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Who are South Asians?
Is the South Asian diaspora a distinct group of people? Where do they come from? |
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Identity
If you were born in Leicester, your parents were born in Mombasa and your grandparents were born in Gujarat, what does that make you? |
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Labels
How do you describe yourself if someone wants a quick answer to who you are? |
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Multiculturalism
How important is it to hold on to your traditional culture, and when should you let go? |
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Discrimination
Brown skin and 'unusual' names mean the South Asian diaspora will always be 'different', especially if they have 'foreign' cultural practices. |
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Family
Three generations living under one roof. That's the traditional image of Asian families. Is it accurate? |
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Marriage
Marry 'for love' or to please your parents? Can you do both? |
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Second and third generations
Are young South Asians any different from their peers from other cultures? Or their parents' generation? |
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