Oral History of Thuy Thanh Pham
The interview explores the experiences and perspectives of a 19-year-old second-generation Vietnamese American named Thuy Thanh Pham. It covers her upbringing in San Jose, her family's history and cultural traditions, her relationship with her parents, her sense of Vietnamese and American identity, and the challenges she has faced in navigating her dual cultural heritage. The summary highlights Thuy's reflections on language fluency, cultural expectations, discrimination, and the generational differences between first-generation Vietnamese immigrants and their American-born children.
Title: Oral History of Thuy Thanh Pham
Contributor: Jane Cady
Contributing Institution: International Children Assistance Network
Date Created and/or Issued: 2025-02-14
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