In many Indian homes, a familiar sentence carries unusual weight: “My son is in Canada now.” The pride is visible. But if the same son were working in Pune or Noida, the reaction might be quieter. Why does geography change perception so dramatically?
This belief that the West offers a better life is not random. It is shaped by migration data, education trends, economic comparisons, media exposure, and lived experience. When we look at the numbers closely, the mindset begins to make sense.
