Summary Of Funny In Farsi By Firoozeh Dumas

Journal Three Firoozeh Dumas says that Americans know very little about Iran and Iranians, and I agree. Before reading her book, I would have been confused and lost if anyone asked more for any information about Iran. After reading Funny in Farsi I feel as thought I have a better understanding of Iran, Iranian culture, and Iranian Americans. One of the most interesting things I learned, was how American’s views and opinions of Iran and Iranian people changed after the Iranian Revolution and hostage situation. I have no memory of a time when Americans were more fascinated and interested than fearful and weary of opposing cultures such as that of Iran. The Middle East has been depicted as oppressive and inferior in the media for as long as I can remember. It was very interesting learning about how different Middle Eastern immigrants were treated before events such as the Iranian Revolution and hostage situation skewed the view of many Americans. …show more content…
After the revolution and hostage situation, America’s opinion of Iranian immigrants changed, and Dumas’ opinion of Americans changed as well. Americans were no longer open and interested in Dumas’ culture and homeland, they felt as though they already knew. Dumas’ father had trouble getting hired, her family and other Iranians were attacked in Washington D.C., and she now was less excited about sharing her culture. I think this shift in attitudes is a great example at how little American’s know about Iran and Iranians, and I now have a better understanding about what Iranian Americans have to deal