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Summary Of Asian Problems

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The essay “Asian Problems” presents the struggle that an asian in America encounters because of the many differences these cultures posses. The author points out how moving to the United States was a big transition. He also exposes how his americanization led to problems with his parents. The fact that they are traditional and their views are based on their culture creates a difference among him and his parents. The liberty in America caused many issues with the way they saw his son’s actions. Throughout the piece he makes the reader understand how he has become americanized but still has his Asian culture very present on a daily basis. The piece of writing as a whole is captivating. It kept me interested in the topic and I could relate majorly

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