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Date: |
Wednesday,
APR
30,
2008 |
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Moderator:
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Dr. Cyrus Nakhshab
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Topic: |
Cross-Cultural &
Cross-Generational
discussion on
Iranian-Americans
who
live
in the
US
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Speech: |
Mostly
in
ENGLISH
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This
month's
program
is
a cross-cultural
and cross-generational
discussion
on
Iranian-Americans
living
in
the
US.
The
discussion
is
mediated by Dr.
Nakhshab
who
is
a
Social psychologist.
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Have you ever felt out of place or confused about being an Iranian-American?
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Do you feel like you've had to compromise some of your values after immigrating to the US?
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Is it difficult to understand the behavior of your friends, your parents, or your kids?
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Do you feel pressure to only date or socialize with other Iranians?
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Have you been labeled a "FOB"?
The environment in which we are raised greatly impacts our life's goals and expectations. We are also shaped by our ethnic heritage and the wishes placed upon us by our friends and families. These different pressures are often at odds with one another, leading to discomfort, conflict and feelings of alienation.
This
meeting brings together a panel of students with very different backgrounds to share their experiences and concerns.
The
panel
is
composed
of
students
who
were:
a)
Born and raised in the
US
b)
Born in Iran, but moved to the US at an early
age
c)
Born and raised in Iran,
but
recently moved to the
US
Each of these students bring a set of unique
experiences,
concerns
and
issues
which
we
would
like
to explore.
Discussing these
concerns
and
issues
can
provide
a
new
perspective
for
everyone,
and an opportunity to hear how others have dealt with similar situations and challenges.
Please
join us for this
event
to
listen and
also
share your
own
experiences as Iranian-Americans living in the USA today.
Dr. Cyrus Nakhshab has earned his B.S. degree in chemistry and his
M.S. degree in behavioral science from California State University in
Dominguez Hills. He has received his Ph.D. in Social Psychology and an
Ed.D. in Clinical Psychology from Alliant International University. He
has been the lead psychologist for Ramona Unified School District for
eighteen years. Dr. Cyrus Nakhshab has been a private practitioner and
the director of San Diego Psychological and Educational Services for
the past ten years.
