ACC's Over A Cup of Tea presents: Bordered nations, borderless oppressions: When ethno-, racio-, and media-scapes collide in India by Radhika Parameswaran, Professor at the IU School of Journalism
Wed., Mar. 21, at 7pm
IU Asian Culture Center (807 E. 10th St., Bloomington)

This presentation will connect and analyze multi-sited ethnic and racial experiences and media discourses of consent and dissent to challenge our understanding of race, ethnicity, and caste in the context of globalization and multicultural imaginings of nation. The presentation will take off from discussion of the Indian immigrant community in Australia as well as African and African-American tourists, workers, and students in India.

Postponed until later date due to inclement weather
Holi celebration
Fri., Mar. 23, from 3:30-6:30pm
Dunn Meadow

Join the Asian Culture Center, India Studies, and Indian Student Association in celebration of Holi! We will be celebrating the ancient Indian festival involving cultural performances and entertainment, traditional food, and, of course, a color fight! Holi is often referred to as the "Festival of Colors." Groups of friends gather to throw brightly colored water and powder over each other. It is a joyful event where all those participating will expect to become very messy, but activities are all conducted in a light-hearted manner and seen as an opportunity to make up with friends and relatives that have become strained. Be sure to wear clothing that is appropriate and that you don't mind getting color on!

ACC's Monday Table Topic presents: "Employment commitment: A comparison between Asian and Western countries"
Presenter: Shibashis Mukherjee
Mon., Mar. 26, from 12noon-1pm

IU Asian Culture Center (807 E. 10th St., Bloomington)
Gender differences in employment commitment are compared between Asian and Western countries using data from the International Social Survey Program (2005). We find that in traditional societies women have greater commitment than men. Employment commitment is also compared among women across these countries. The possible effect of work-family conflict on employment commitment is discussed with suggestions for policy recommendations. Shibashis Mukherjee holds a BS in geology and an MA in sociology. She is a first-year PhD student in sociology.

Revised: March 23, 2012

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