Oral History of Jocelyn Ho
Jocelyn, a 21-year-old second-generation Vietnamese-American, describes her upbringing in the diverse Vietnamese community of San Jose, California. She discusses her fluency in Vietnamese, the influence of her parents' Vietnamese heritage, and the challenges of navigating her dual Vietnamese-American identity. Jocelyn reflects on experiences of discrimination, her family's financial struggles, and the generational differences between her and her immigrant parents. She expresses a desire to further connect with her Vietnamese culture and pass it on to future generations, especially as she considers starting a family of her own.
Title: Oral History of Jocelyn Ho
Contributor: Jane Cady, Joyce Doanla
Contributing Institution: International Children Assistance Network
Date Created and/or Issued: 2026-01-01
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