The article talks about capitalism, nationalism, and globalization in the Indo-chic and how it affects the youth culture. The article talks about how Asian American college students see mehndi in America. There was different meanings based on memories from where home was. Joni, who was a henna artist, said that it was supposed to be a blending of cultures and be ritualistic and have some meaning. However, she was disappointed when one guy came in and just asked for a Tweety Bird design like it was going to be a tattoo. That’s the influence of America. There was also the message of how when a non-Asian wears henna, they are being trendy but when an Asian wears it, they are being traditional or exotic. The whole situation makes it seem like there is different treatment based on your ethnicity. It seems like a problem because I feel like it makes a barrier between the non-Asian and Asian relationship. It’s a problem that is hard to see and talk about but it’s clearly there. I think the practice of America trying to take part in the Asian culture is part of the hegemony of maintaining multiculturalism in America's own way.
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