Oral History of Jeanice Trat
This oral history interview provides a detailed account of Jeanice Trat's experiences as a second-generation Vietnamese American. Jeanice discusses her upbringing in San Jose, her family's background and cultural traditions, her relationship with her parents, and the challenges she has faced navigating her dual Vietnamese and American identities. She shares experiences of discrimination, the importance of the Vietnamese language in her life, and the generational differences she has observed between first-generation and second-generation Vietnamese Americans. Overall, the interview offers a nuanced perspective on the Vietnamese American experience.
Title: Oral History of Jeanice Trat
Contributor: Jane Cady, Jacqueline Pham
Contributing Institution: International Children Assistance Network
Date Created and/or Issued: 2025-04-03
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