Asian Americans, Fear, and the Model Minority Stereotype
Author: Sue C. | Category: Society | Date: 03-19-2022
Anti-Asian attacks are on the rise, and many claim that Asians have always lived in fear in America. Ironically, while anti-Asian prejudice is clearly present in the U.S., there is also a model minority stereotype of Asians , a sterotype that glorifies the achievements of Asians in America. .
Read these two articles and post your thoughts in the comments section:
1. Asian Americans Have Always Lived With Fear
https://www.nytimes.com/2022/03/18/opinion/asian-american-violence-fear.html
2. I'm Done Being Your Model Minority
https://www.nytimes.com/2022/03/10/opinion/asian-american-hate-crimes.html?action=click&module=RelatedLinks&pgtype=Article
About: Sue C.
Hi All: Like most people in the Bay Area, I'm sheltering at home. I'm trying to use this opportunity to catch up on projects that are on my back burner and trying not to feel too anxious about the worst case scenarios that are circulating.
