Abstract
This preliminary research paper explores how South Asian American women navigate the elite white nature of U.S. politics, focusing on how they balance authentically representing their cultures and communities while navigating varying levels of power that prioritize individual advancement. Through initial interviews with South Asian American women in prominent political roles, and by applying established theoretical frameworks on identity-based hierarchies and social justice leadership, this study aims to offer insights into how South Asian American women approach the challenge of conforming to white standards in politics while maintaining their ethnic and cultural identities.
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Ramadurai, Ambika Kathya
(2025)
"Wearing Saris and Suits on Capitol HillNavigating Elite White Spaces as South Asian American Women in Politics,"
Silicon Valley Sociological Review: Vol. 23, Article 9.
Available at:
https://scholarcommons.scu.edu/svsr/vol23/iss1/9