Monday, October 17, 2016

A Hindu in Congress





                 

                    In 2012 Tulsi Gabbard, became the first and only Hindu to be elected for Congress. Her opponent David Crowley says that she doesn't belong in Congress because she is Hindu. What's the big deal? Many people are so afraid of terrorism based on our colors and it's not right.  Being an Indian girl I feel that Tulsi accomplished something big. I was raised in a Indian family and my parents would always tell me to do something in the medical field when you are older. There are so many Indian stereotypes out there.
                    For example, "You have to be a doctor or engineer when your older right?" (Friend)
                    "Why would you think that?" I would reply.
                    "Well your Indian so you have to" s/he would answer. Were not always going to be what we are told to be. Your career should be something you want to do. In the Indian community you were raised and taught to be in medical field. I am very proud that Tulsi is able to go after her dreams and go against her parents. It doesn't matter about the money. All that matters is that when you close your eyes you imagine yourself happy with your career. Tulsi is a brave women who should be very proud of her accomplishments.

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