From The Peopling of New York City
In my section, I will research the differences and interactions between the different ethnic groups within Jackson Heights and people’s viewpoints on other cultures. I want to find out how the different cultures interact within the neighborhood and if there is any significant bias between store owners and workers. I intend to figure this out through interviews with store owners, and potentially, workers who can provide me some insight into the relations between the different cultures.
Gavin Lue--culture contact group
Research Assignment Topic - Lue
Multicultural Contact in Jackson Heights
The culture of Jackson Heights is a varied one to say the least. It is a melting pot of cultures in a land that they are all foreign to. Not only is the neighborhood filled with various South Asian cultures, but it is also occupied by Hispanic and Asian peoples. Hybrid Asian and Indian cuisine restaurants can be found alongside purely India food establishments. How is this constant exposure to these other cultures affecting the neighborhood and its numerous cultures and people?