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Rosalind S. Chou - Myth of the Model Minority: Asian Americans Facing Racism, Second Edition - 9781594515873 - V9781594515873
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Myth of the Model Minority: Asian Americans Facing Racism, Second Edition

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Description for Myth of the Model Minority: Asian Americans Facing Racism, Second Edition Paperback. .
With their apparent success in schools and careers, Asian Americans have long been viewed by white Americans as the "model minority." Yet few Americans realize the lives of many Asian Americans are constantly stressed by racism. This reality becomes clear from the voices of Asian Americans heard in this first in-depth book on the experiences of racism among Asian Americans from many different nations and social classes. Chou and Feagin assess racial stereotyping and discrimination from dozens of interviews across the country with Asian Americans in a variety of settings, from elementary schools to colleges, workplaces, and other public arenas. ... Read more

Product Details

Publisher
Taylor & Francis Inc
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Condition
New
Weight
362g
Number of Pages
264
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9781594515873
SKU
V9781594515873
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About Rosalind S. Chou
Joe R. Feagin, Rosalind S. Chou

Reviews for Myth of the Model Minority: Asian Americans Facing Racism, Second Edition
“The authors show how the ‘model minority’ is a myth, too inaccurate to be useful. They reveal how it reflects invidious assumptions and is abused for political purposes. Anyone who cares about Asian Americans—indeed, who is interested in the dynamics of diversity—should be interested in this detailed critique. Very highly recommended.” —Frank H. Wu, author of Yellow: Race in ... Read more

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