1st or 2nd generation

Manny’s parents
-typical 1st generation immigrants
-keep traditions -> defined roles
-do not accept British people/ the British culture/ don’t want to adapt
-proud of their origin
-came to Britain in order to work ->plan to go back
-don’t feel at home in Britain
-religion
-fear: children could become more British
-education: waste of time

Manny’s brothers
-second generation but they do not behave like that
->position between the typical 1st and 2nd generation
-pride (parents, origin, traditions)
-identify with Punjabi culture

Manny
-second generation
-does not want to adopt Punjabi traditions
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| *never went to the Punjab
| *no Asian friends
| *strongly influenced by Western culture e.g. music
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He is not a typical representative of the 2nd generation either