Why do Indian Women in the United States choose to wear traditional Indian clothing?

well there's nothing wrong with it.

I am not Indian but i do think it is mostly a confort thing and also a pride thing something to keep them connected to their heritage.

I read a good book called the Namesake wrtitten by an Indian woman about an Indian family in the US and she wrote about how the daughter born in the us wanted to dress and look more american and how the mom only felt comfortable in a sari because that is how they were raised ...

Why would living in another country than your original one mean that you must suddenly become bland white bread and lose all your ethnicity and customs? Most people are proud of their race and origins and have no reason to just erase them completely forever.

What's important is that these people become good American citizens, abide by the laws and contribute to making American society a better place.

I wear Indian clothes and I'm not Indian. I also wear Chinese dresses and use chopsticks to hold my hair up on occasion. You can buy inexpensive clothes or fabric whether you're American or Indian. Some saris are extremely expensive. It's all about what you can afford. I don't judge people by the way they are dressed though (or the color of their skin).

Actually, I live in Los Angeles and dont see much of that> Well if you live in Cerritos thats something else. But, you are right they do like to chose to wear thse things. They are use to it and feel comfortable. Just like if you go to some foreign place and wear normal american clothes. Because, your use to it. You find it comfortable. Or maybe, they just cant fit into normall jeans and a t-shirt. Obviously they are proud of their race and culture. Its not just comfort, but they like and stand up for who they are. Dont judge them just because you see it more, not all of them wear it.

(Im Indian, but my whole family wears normal American clothing. We still are proud of our race)

As an Indian girl I would have to say not all Indian women choose to wear traditional Indian outfits. Personally, I wear American clothes most of the time except when I attend church and functions. You can't generalize all Indian women of doing something. Just because it occurs mostly at your place doesn't mean it happens everywhere. Open your eyes and stop stereotyping. And, also why do you care so much about what we wear? Worry about yourself please.

Leaving one's country doesn't mean that they should have to leave behind their culture. You said yourself that Indian men HAVE to wear Western style clothing to work American jobs. That should answer your question. Also, are you saying that if someone of a different culture moves to America that they should leave their heritage behind?

Number one - you wear what you have. Number two - familiar in a strange place can be most comforting. Also, could be that the reason for immigration had nothing to do with the society, but the opportunities it offers.

I didn't know they did. If you took me to the middle east would I quite wearing levi's and cowboy boots?

Cowboy shirts and western style hats. Probably not.

they're just staying true to their culture, no matter where they live....

i always used to wonder that when i was a little kid

so? they suddenly don't have to start wearing skirts/pants/t-shirts just because they came to America.