S/S/48. Dissertation. The Problem of ‘Bi-Cultural’ Identity in Relation to Arranged Marriages Between First and Second Generation Asians

The dissertation focuses on how Indian sub-continent marriages are traditionally arranged by parents or friends of the family. These traditions are the grapevine and an unshakable sense of culture. Among the Asian community in Britain the culture remains, but the way of life is withering. As some second generation Asians desire to replace their parents, and family friends by a modified, redefinition of marriage. The study further highlights views of first and second generation Asians towards the western culture and maintaining traditional roots.