Americanism

(5x8) like many immigrants, i came to this country with my heart in my hand. eyes open, impatient and wary. capturing people as they are, americanism opens up a space for vulnerability and storytelling. this book curates how america transitions for an immigrant - from a cinematic and idealistic expectation, laced in cliches, to a weighted and conflicted reality, heavy with friction. beginning with a sugar-coated lack of awareness, my experience of america has evolved over the past nine years - growing into an unwavering consciousness of varying realities, the treatment of men of color in public spaces, objectification and underrepresentation of women in academia, unfair standards for marginalized identities, and the othering of global migrants. from the sidelines of being marginalized but privileged, in-between social structures, racial spectrums, religious practices, nationalities and languages, americanism constructs a window into fundamental dialogues of community, culture, and identity.

• | Author: Maya Minhas
• | Publisher: Blurb
• | Publication Date: February 28, 2021
• | Number of Pages: 106 pages
• | Language: English
• | Binding: Paperback
• | ISBN-10: 1388531550
• | ISBN-13: 9781388531553