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Navigating Stereotypes: Indian Immigrant Technocrats in the United States

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  • Roli Varma

    (School of Public Administration, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM 87106, USA)

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While the “model minority” stereotype has been extensively studied in relation to Asian Americans, there is limited research that distinguishes these experiences by specific national origins. This paper explores the stereotypes faced by India-born scientists and engineers in the United States. They represent a significant segment of the foreign-born workforce in the U.S., accounting for one-third of this population and comprising the largest group of H-1B visa holders. Through qualitative data gathered from 40 India-born scientists and engineers employed in U.S. high-tech firms, this study examines how these individuals perceive and navigate the cultural stereotypes that shape their professional and personal lives. The paper delves into the intersections of ethnicity, nationality, and gender in shaping their experiences, challenging the characterization of Indians as “model immigrants”.

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  • Roli Varma, 2026. "Navigating Stereotypes: Indian Immigrant Technocrats in the United States," World, MDPI, vol. 7(6), pages 1-17, May.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jworld:v:7:y:2026:i:6:p:90-:d:1952408
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