Book, Teaching Guide, Film Story of the Ganguli family whose move from Calcutta to New York
- Grade Level 9th-12th Grade
- Time Period 1950 - 1989
Introduction
The story of the Ganguli family whose move from Calcutta to New York evokes a lifelong balancing act to meld to a new world without forgetting the old. Though parents Ashoke and Ashima long for the family and culture that enveloped them in India, they take great pride in the opportunities their sacrifices have afforded their children.
Essential Questions
Why do people wish to immigrate to the United States?
What challenges have immigrants faced in the past? What challenges do they continue to face today?
What is the impact of assimilation on cultural identity?