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Figure 12-2 Asian Pacific Islanders
Model Minority
Education and the economy Model Minority image - in spite of prejudice and
discrimination Asian Americans have been successful Education–viewed as overachievers Unrecognized and overlooked educational needs Under-represented on college campuses Experience stress and alienation on campus Asian Americans as group have more formal
schooling than Whites
Model Minority
Occupationally Asian Americans occupy mid-level occupations and are under-represented in top management positions in corporate America
Glass ceiling and glass wall impact on upward mobility
Small businesses Family owned and operated
Agriculture Middlemen minorities – occupy jobs within the
middle of the occupational structure
The Door Half Open
Prejudice and discrimination directed at Asian Americans
Asian Americans are often stereotyped and ignored or described in negative ways in the media Inappropriate use of cliches by reports Mistaken identity – wrong identity or nationality
The Door Half Open
Asian Americans are often stereotyped and ignored or described in negative ways in the media Overgeneralizations Ethnic slurs Inflammatory reporting Japan bashing Media invisibility Model minority
Political Activity
Politically Asian Americans tend to be less active than other subordinate groups
Function of historical influences cultural influences demographic influences
Diversity Among Asian Americans
Asian pacific islanders Census bureau lists thirty- seven groups
Diverse Historically Culturally Politically Economically
Filipino Americans
Filipino immigration largely occurred in four different periods
1. First group came in the 1920’s 2. Second group came as contract workers on sugar cane plantations and settled in Hawaii3. Third group came after World War II
4. Fourth group mostly professionals arrived under the 1965 Immigration Act
American born Filipinos tend to be educationally and economically disadvantaged in comparison to new arrivals
Lack significant ethnic organizations-function of 1. Strong loyalty to family and church
2. Diversity among Filipinos
3. Club like organization
4. Involvement outside of community
Filipino Americans
Asian Indians
Pattern of immigration1. Between 1820 and 1965 approximately 17,000 came
2. Many came under the 1965 Immigration and Naturalization Act
Tended to be better educated, urban and English speaking
The Present Picture:Asian Indians
Religious diversity Hindu Sikhs Muslims Zoroastrians
The Present Picture:Asian Indians
Religious traditions remain strong among new arrivals
Family traditions Desi Arranged marriages
Cultural conflicts
Southeast Asian Americans
Southeast Asian immigrants came largely from Vietnam Cambodia Laos
Many arrived as political refugees after the Communist take over in their respective countries
Many experienced adjustment problems culturally, and economically
Korean Americans
Pattern of immigrationFirst group of 7,000 immigrants came between
1903 and 1910 and settled and worked as laborers in Hawaii
Second group of 14,000 came after the Korean War from 1951-1964
Third group and largest group came under the 1965 Immigration Act
Korean Community
Started small businesses Family members contribute to its operation Capital investments are often obtained through the
Korean custom of the Kye
Koreans face cultural and economic adjustment problems
Korean Community
Church is the most visible and important organization outside of the family Provides a sense of community In the early 1990s, nationwide attention was given to
the friction between Korean Americans and other subordinate groups, primarily African Americans, but also Hispanics
Hawaii and its People
Ethnically diverse Whites (Haoles) Japanese Filipino Hawaiian Other Asians Hispanic Other groups
Figure 12-3 Hawaii Racial Composition
Hawaii: Historical Background
Initially populated by Polynesians First European contact in 1778
Governed by a monarchyEffect of European colonization led to civil
war and disease that resulted in the decline of the Hawaiian population
Revolution in 1893 instigated by business interests
Hawaii became a United States territorySovereignty movementCurrent race relations are improving and are
better than on the mainland
Hawaii: Historical Background