STEREOTYPES
There are multiple "faces" of Asia.
Asia consists of 50 independent countries, meaning that there is
more than one perceived "look".
Here are just a few...
Asia consists of 50 independent countries, meaning that there is
more than one perceived "look".
Here are just a few...
Afghanistan
Yemen
education
Myth- "All Asians are good at Math"
Truth- All education is very important for the parents of Asian American students, therefore many Asian American students have exceptional grades. Fact- Due to the high stress put on Asian American students, family relationships, self-esteem, and physical and mental health will easily get overlooked. |
When a child does poorly in school, he or she must face parental disapproval, criticism, and disappointment.
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Work ethic
Myth- "All Asian American families own a Chinese restaurant or nail salon."
Truth- Yes, Asian American are considered hard workers.
Fact- A high proportion are college educated and earn the median household income or above.
Truth- Yes, Asian American are considered hard workers.
Fact- A high proportion are college educated and earn the median household income or above.
religion
- Non- Judeo Christian beliefs dominate
- Major cultural traditions of Asians are founded on Buddhism
- Taoism is mostly found in China
- Hindusim is mostly found in India
- Shintoism is mostly found in Japan
Family and community
- Children are taught to prioritize their family.
- Individual's wishes and dreams are secondary.
- Family members are highly dependent on each other.
CONFLICT DUE TO FAMILY AND COMMUNITY:
CHILDREN OF "NEW IMMIGRANTS" ARE MORE LIKELY TO LEARN THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND ADOPT THE AMERICAN CULTURE FASTER THAN THEIR PARENTS. THEY WILL BE INFLUENCED BY THEIR PEERS RATHER THAN FAMILY. CHILDREN OF "NEW IMMIGRANTS" ARE MORE INDIVIDUALISTIC.
CHILDREN OF "NEW IMMIGRANTS" ARE MORE LIKELY TO LEARN THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND ADOPT THE AMERICAN CULTURE FASTER THAN THEIR PARENTS. THEY WILL BE INFLUENCED BY THEIR PEERS RATHER THAN FAMILY. CHILDREN OF "NEW IMMIGRANTS" ARE MORE INDIVIDUALISTIC.
References
Villanueva, R. Ross, S. Japanese Relocation Center. Retrieved from
http://www.infoplease.com/spot/internment1.html
(1989) The Chinese Exclusion Act. Retrieved from
http://www.ourdocuments.gov/doc.php?flash=true&doc=47
Asian Americans: World War II. Retrieved from
http://www.calisphere.universityofcalifornia.edu/calcultures/ethnic_groups/subtopic2c.
html
List of Countries in Asia. Retrieved from https://www.countries-ofthe-world.com/countries-of-
asia.html
(2015, October). Asian-Americans and Stereotypes. New York Times, 10
Taylor, C., Stern, B. (1997) Asian-Americans: Television advertising and the “Model Minority”
Stereotype. Journal of Advertising, 26(2) 47-61
George, A., Colom, E., Hamilton, J. (2001) Diversity, Oppression, and Social Functioning. Boston,
Massachusetts: Pearson
Takaki, R. (1989) Strangers From a Different Shore: A History of Asian Americans. Canada: Little,
Brown
Villanueva, R. Ross, S. Japanese Relocation Center. Retrieved from
http://www.infoplease.com/spot/internment1.html
(1989) The Chinese Exclusion Act. Retrieved from
http://www.ourdocuments.gov/doc.php?flash=true&doc=47
Asian Americans: World War II. Retrieved from
http://www.calisphere.universityofcalifornia.edu/calcultures/ethnic_groups/subtopic2c.
html
List of Countries in Asia. Retrieved from https://www.countries-ofthe-world.com/countries-of-
asia.html
(2015, October). Asian-Americans and Stereotypes. New York Times, 10
Taylor, C., Stern, B. (1997) Asian-Americans: Television advertising and the “Model Minority”
Stereotype. Journal of Advertising, 26(2) 47-61
George, A., Colom, E., Hamilton, J. (2001) Diversity, Oppression, and Social Functioning. Boston,
Massachusetts: Pearson
Takaki, R. (1989) Strangers From a Different Shore: A History of Asian Americans. Canada: Little,
Brown