092. I've Got No Roots: White Immigrant Assimilation & (Romance) Adaptation
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How is whiteness & assimilation assumed in the "land of opportunity" narrative & myth of American immigrants? We explore: how names indicate our roots, white privilege, feelings of cultural loss, our own immigrant experiences, plus we talk about Christina Laurens' Roomies novel & upcoming film adaptation.
092. I've Got No Roots: White Immigrant Assimilation & (Romance) Adaptation
092. I've Got No Roots: White Immigrant…
092. I've Got No Roots: White Immigrant Assimilation & (Romance) Adaptation
How is whiteness & assimilation assumed in the "land of opportunity" narrative & myth of American immigrants? We explore: how names indicate our roots, white privilege, feelings of cultural loss, our own immigrant experiences, plus we talk about Christina Laurens' Roomies novel & upcoming film adaptation.