I suspect it has to do with both cultures valuing tradition, family etc.

Incidentally, I have many friends of diverse ethno-religious backgrounds. Interestingly enough, each people claims that their culture uniquely “values traditions, family, etc” which makes them distinct from others. Mexicans say that Mexicans values family and traditions. Asians say that “Asian values” underline family and traditions. Indians say that too. Arabs as well.

Religious groups claim this too. Catholics say that Catholicism places a huge emphasis on family and traditions. Muslims also. Jews as well. Hindus ditto. Each purports that these “cultural values” both distinguishes them from others as well as tying them to other groups, ie “Hindus and Jews share this”, or “Muslims and Hindus both place significance on this”, “Protestants and Sikhs have this in common” (trust me, I have heard the latter before) etc. The list can go on and on.

Each group argues that these specific cultural traits are characteristic of their group, but all these cultural traits are found in most societies. Turns out that these “values” are not so distinct after all.

I also know two couples of Indian men married with/dating Jewish women.

I have noticed a new phenomenon emerging: Japanese men and Indian women.

Haven’t come across any Indian men married to Jewish women yet, although I’m sure that combo exists as well.

indeed it does; my father is one.

Yes, I noticed your post right away, because it I who wrote it: “chokri” was my previous avatar.

Gargi wasn’t taking that position; “Chokri” was.

I agree with Gargi’s position in this debate. To try to equate ‘Indian’ with ‘Hindu’ is to fall into the sort of propaganda that Hindutva-types are hoping to spread.

Haven’t come across any Indian men married to Jewish women yet, although I’m sure that combo exists as well.

I can totally relate to what you’re saying. As an undergraduate majoring in English at Chicago, I too am always in classes with all-white faces. All honkies. Except for me. Yes, me. A minority at my college. Why?

Because they only want easy majors so that they can get higher GPAs, go to law school, and work at their daddy’s law firms.

And English becoming a joke major that only white people will do.