Exploring Desi Women's College Choice Process Through Bhattacharya's Par/Desi Framework

• In Event: Asian American and Pacific Islander Women Navigating Higher Education

Abstract

As the American higher education landscape continues to mirror the increasing racial and ethnic diversity across the U.S., several studies have sought to explore the nuances of the college choice process for various historically underrepresented groups. However, scant literature exists on the Asian American experience and almost none focus on the South Asian American experience. Using the tenets of Bhattacharya’s Par/Desi Framework, this study explores the ways in which South Asian cultural and gender identities influence the college choice process.

Author

• Sarayu Sundar, University of California - Los Angeles