Accepted Quote by Rostam Batmanglij
“My parents left Iran in 1979 and moved to France and then moved to the U.S. My brother was born in France and I was born in New York. I think my parents left France because they felt their kids would never be accepted by French culture. Here they thought we could feel American - that we could feel safe in that way - which was important to them, given what their experiences were in Iran. They used to joke about how I could be president because I was the only one born in America.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Cultural Identity Documentary, 2021
Parents emigrated seeking cultural acceptance; they hoped America would provide safety and identity for their children.
In simple terms: Parents left for safety and acceptance.
Key Takeaway
Understand immigrant motivations.
Themes
migration
identity
family
Mood
reflective
empathetic
Type
narrative
educational
When to use this quote
- policy advocacy
- community support programs
- personal storytelling
Key Concepts
Assimilation
cultural adaptation
Questions to Reflect On
- How does identity shape belonging?
- What policies aid immigrant families?
A Different Perspective
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