stereotype

Modern Societal Impacts of the Model Minority Stereotype

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The model minority stereotype is a form of racism that targets Asian/Americans, portraying them as consistently hard working and academically successful. Rooted partially in news media portrayal and popular press reinforcement, the model minority stereotype has tremendous societal, ethical, moral, and psychological implications. In his talk, editor Hartlep will discuss Modern Societal Impacts of the … Read more

If Knowledge is the Key, Then Show Me the Lock: Unlocking the Model Minority Stereotype of Asians in Various Global Contexts

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The Asian model minority stereotype is like a bikini. What the myth reveals is suggestive, but what it conceals is vital for its use and perpetuation. What is the model minority stereotype and how does its ideology and logic fit within a Black/White racial paradigm? How can a “positive” stereotype of Asians be considered racist? … Read more