This paper unlocked many of the values and beliefs held by young second generation South Asian Muslims in the United States. Especially fascinating were their views on marriage, language, family and culture. This paper also made an effort to compare and contrast the respondents??? views to one another. Since research on this group of people and these topics has thus far been limited, this paper will serve to open the door to more research in the future. Initially, this research project involved using the concept of ???culture shock??? to assess the assimilation of second generation South Asian Muslim immigrants. However, as my research will demonstrate, culture shock does not necessarily influence one???s connection to one???s native land. This particular demographic of second generation South Asian Muslim immigrants, although very particular in nature, actually represents a wide range of ideas, opinions and beliefs.unpublishe
