Exploring inter-racial families: A study on the acculturation of Indian Filipino families
Date
6-2018
Abstract
Interracial marriage is an important area of research as it analyzes the influence of race and cultural affiliations on marriage and family. This particular study is a case of racially different individuals bridging the gap between cultures through intimate relationships. This study examines the ways in which the couples form interracial Indian-Filipino families, create their own unique patterns of courtship and marriage, raise their children, interact with their blood relatives, and handle conflicts. This thesis is relatively new to the research on interracial families for its focus on interrelationships within the Asian community.
Using qualitative research method, twenty-nine participants were interviewed on their experiences in dating, and the adjustments made during their marriage. Courtship patterns indicate that there is no clear line between the Indian tradition and Filipino tradition; in fact, couples follow patterns that are inherently modernized and lacking any parental interference. Results show that Indian-Filipino families are more likely to reside in India to be close to the Indian relatives, and although the Filipino wives adapt to Indian culture, when it comes to their children, they exert their authority. Further research is recommended in order to understand the men's perspective. Research on Indian-Filipino families provides information on biracial children, the impact of migration policies, and the conflict faced by interracial families.
Document Type
Master Thesis
Degree
Master of Arts in Sociology
College
Graduate School (GS)
Adviser/Committee Chair
Ma. Larissa Lelu P. Gata
Committee Member
Rowena P. De Guzman, Sue Liza C. Saguiguit
Language
English
Location
UPLB Main Library Special Collections Section (USCS)
Recommended Citation
Antony, Patricia Camille V., "Exploring inter-racial families: A study on the acculturation of Indian Filipino families" (2018). Graduate Student's Output. 2965.
https://www.ukdr.uplb.edu.ph/etd-grad/2965