How can I maintain ethnic ties with my backround?

Question

I am Iranian and people tell me I should be proud of that fact but I see so many fellow Iranians around in the USA..and they just want me to keep away, many are racist, superficial, materialistic, and VERY Close minded..they think being persian is the **** and they should own the world cuz they did 1000 years ago........everyones tellin me I should maintain my culture and my people but its hard when your people put you to shame this way..anyone been through something similar or have advice?

Answer 1

Yes I have been through the same thing. I am native american and that culture is dying fast. I tried for years to keep with that culture and I came to realize that my whole life I had a culture, And the native american culture wasn't it. It was the american culture that I was presently immersed in. I realized I was searching for something I already had. My suggestion is make your own culture and be yourself.

Answer 2

People who where born before the Islamic Revolution naturally think of themselves as Persians. Persia does indeed have a proud and ancient tradition. If you want to hang out with people who consider themselves to be Iranian, you'll have better luck with the younger crowd. As far as being materialistic goes, look around, dude. Where are you?

Answer 3

I have Irish-Scottish background (I was told), but I certainly have no interest in that background. Nor can I see any reason to be proud of that background. Who cares? I am where I am, and I am what I am. Anything else is superfluous.

Answer 4

Be proud but not fanatical about it. It can only get you into trouble as does all arrogance.

Answer 5

BE PROUD OF YOUR HERITAGE