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[quote=Anonymous]I grew up in los angeles, went to a private girls school with a lot of Persians. Yes, there are aspects of west coast persian american culture that this show hits on: the wealthy, mercedes driving, plastic surgeries, over the top types, do exist and yes it is a somewhat insular culture. But it seems that this show is just like 'real housewives' or any other reality show--a kernel of reality that is completely exaggerated and molded to fit (or in this case, perhaps create) stereotypes.  I am curious to see if they will break with any stereotypes too--while I did have persian friends who were fabulously wealthy, lived north of sunset, were married off at 18, etc, I had persian friends who were also middle class, daughters of academics, who went to med school or became activities or whatever. I think a much more interesting look at persian culture (if not persian american culture) might be gleaned by the fabulous new movie, A Separation. I am also curious to see how they handle the political issues: why these families fled, what their thoughts are on current politics in Iran, how they practice religion, what is means to be a persian-american at this moment in american culture and history. But I have a feeling that this show won't get into anything beyond the surface jazz and I'm not sure whether it will really be any different than the kardashians...[/quote]

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