Kaur and Ha are two women from two completely different cultures, but they face some of the same conflicts. Kaur emigrated from India and Ha is a Vietnam refugee fleeing the war. They are attempting to uphold their family tradition, but at the same time build their own identity, shape and create their own life. These spectacular women have similar stories. First of all; they started out as extraordinary girls who embraced their family's values ​​and traditions. As they get older, they seem to notice how different they are in their new home, America. They do their best to try to become more American; they just want to fit in with everyone else with American culture and tradition. Both Kaur and Ha are informed of their family's values ​​and traditions. They are told that they must uphold and carry on traditions. Their families are very caring and supportive in what they do; mainly the mother; as they are in many cases; especially when it comes to daughters. These two females are very interactive with their homeland; they come to visit us sometimes, which is a great thing; we must never forget where they come from. Their actions will have an effect on the entire family; and it could mean the difference between disowning, dishonoring, supporting or edifying. Both face an internal conflict that has the potential to escalate into something bigger. Kaur and Ha come from two totally different families, traditions and cultures. Although their main task is to uphold family tradition, their specific tasks are completely different. Presentation of the two girls; Kaur is a refugee from Vietnam who fled her country because of the war. On the other hand, Ha immigrated to America from India because it was plundered by pirates. Kaur st......middle of paper......distraught and in pain; but at least her mother finally lets her into her house again. Kaur and Ha both experience similar struggles but with many differences. They both struggle to adapt to American culture and find their identity and purpose in life, but at the same time meet the needs of their family with their own culture. They are two women from two different worlds. They are trying to build their own life and have their own identity. The difficulties these women faced are very common among women with strong cultural backgrounds. Works Cited Ha, K. “American Dream Boat,” One World, Many Cultures. 8th ed. Eds. Stuart Hirschberg and Terry Hirschberg. Boston: Pearson, 2012. 68-72. Print.Kaur, Meeta. “Journey into the inner light”, One world, many cultures. 8th ed. Eds. Stuart Hirschberg and Terry Hirschberg. Boston: Pearson. 2012. 58-67. Press.