Common arguments from Abcds include the level of conservatism in their homeland like arranged marriages and the caste system (even though, in a sense, they have equal intolerance for non-Abcds). This is often shown when arguments rise between Abcds and non-Abcds when comparing education systems, cultural differences, and other aspects of life between America and India. Abcd's generally have a heightened sense of love and pride towards america compared to other white people because of their general animosity towards their homeland. While many are not necessarily born in america, they have very similar characteristics and often have hard times finding a sense of identity among non-abcds and peers in america. "American Born Confused Desi," most commonly used to describe Americanized Indian kids. This idea of the hypothetical confused identity is not unique to Indian Americans alone - Hostility toward British Asians (the term used for Indians and other South Asians raised and living in Britain) have dawned similar ideas of struggles. Most integrate into American society easier than recent Indian immigrants. The typical American Born Indian is fluent in speaking an Indian language in addition to English, and understands both the American cultural value system and the Indian cultural value system. They typically cherish their Indian heritage, and observe both American and Indian cultural traditions. They frequently visit friends and family in their ancestor's native land. Most modern day "American Born" Indians have very strong ties to India. The notion of this identity crises comes from differences in accent, dress, and etiquette between recent immigrants and American Born Indians.
"Confused" refers to a hypothetical confusion regarding identity, having been born in America or lived there since childhood and been closer to American culture than their ancestor's native culture. The ethnic slur was developed out of immigrant/non-immigrant hostility. It is a close relative of the term Jook-sing or " A.B.C." for American-born Chinese. Its use by other races, recent Indian immigrants in particular for coming up with the term is regarded as offensive. American Born Confused Desi (ABCD) is an offensive ethnic slur that refers to people of Desi origin (of South Asian, especially Indian, descent), raised in the United States.
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