When immigrants arrive in America they often form ethnic enclaves. It helps them through the process of assimilation and eases the effects of cultural dilution. Jackson Heights is a community that consists of Indian immigrants. They have created a community and place in Jackson Heights, through methods similar to the Flatbush Caribbean American community. In our presentation, we draw parallels between these two communities and how they have created ethnic enclaves that help them preserve their culture, cope with their new environment and assimilate. The themes of these communities are by no means unique to them but are elements of all cultures and immigrant groups.
By Cyril Abraham, Kush Patel, Pawandeep Singh and Mark Markov
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