The Impact of Indian Migration on the West

In this discussion, I examine the impact of Indian migration on the West and why immigration cannot be understood solely through economic, professional, or population metrics.

Migration changes the receiving society at a deeper cultural level. It affects social trust, civic behavior, public institutions, political incentives, assimilation, and the moral character of everyday life. When large numbers arrive from a society with very different habits, values, and assumptions, the host civilization is inevitably transformed.

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Key Takeaways

  • How Indian migration changes Western societies
  • Why professional success does not equal assimilation
  • The effect of migration on civic trust and public institutions
  • Why culture travels with people
  • The limits of multicultural assumptions in the West