Oral History (Anonymous)
The interview covers the experiences of a 20-year-old second-generation Vietnamese American. The participant discusses their family background, including their parents' immigration stories and educational/occupational histories. They also reflect on their own upbringing, language fluency, cultural identity, and sense of belonging within the Vietnamese and broader Asian American communities. Key themes include the participant's mixed feelings about their Vietnamese and American identities, the fading of Vietnamese language and culture among younger generations, and the participant's observations on social and economic challenges faced by their family and community.
Title: Oral History (Anonymous)
Contributor: Jane Cady, Joyce Doanla
Contributing Institution: International Children Assistance Network
Date Created and/or Issued: 2025-12-09
Collection: 2nd Gen Vietnamese-American Oral History
Format: 1 PDF English Transcription, 1 M4a Audio File
Topics: Tradition and Customs | Refugee | Culture Conflict | Education | San Jose | Cultural Identity | Vietnamese American | Language | Ethnicity | Community
Language: English