Asian/Asian Americans Flashcards
Category of Asian Americans Includes people from many different backgrounds who have
disparate education, income and employment experiences in the U.S
With growth fueled by immigration the Asian population is the
Fastest growing group in the U.S
Nearly 80% of Asian Adults are foreign-born and many come to the country for
education or employment
A stereotype suggests that Asian/Asian Americans are universally successful, particularly in academics and professional fields
Model Minority Myth
What does the Model Minority Myth do?
Create unrealistic expectations and pressures while masking the needs of those who require support
Asian/Asian Americans are Underrepresented in
Senior leadership and executive roles
This bias invloves perceiving asian/Asian Americans as “foreigners” or “Outsiders” regardless of how long they or their families have lived in the U.S.S
Perpetual Foreigner Stereotype