The Model Minority Myth and Asian American Experiences

These flashcards cover key concepts and terms related to the model minority myth, Asian American experiences, and the socio-economic dynamics discussed in the provided lecture notes.

Model Minority

A stereotype that portrays a particular minority group as more successful than others, particularly in education and socioeconomic status.

Bifurcation

The division into two branches or parts, often referring to social stratification within immigrant communities.

Cultural Values

Beliefs or standards that guide the behavior and practices of a group, often cited as reasons for success or failure.

Differential Inclusion

A process whereby a group is included in society but in a subordinate or marginal role, retaining a status of foreignness.

Rags to Riches

A narrative trope suggesting that anyone can achieve success through hard work, often tied to moral virtue.

Perpetual Foreigner

The idea that certain minority groups are always viewed as outsiders, regardless of legal citizenship or generational ties to the country.

Civil Rights Movement

A struggle for social justice that aimed to end racial discrimination and ensure equal rights for African Americans and other marginalized groups.

Economic Bifurcation

The widening economic disparity among immigrants from different socioeconomic backgrounds, leading to extreme wealth or poverty.

Social Welfare State

The government system that provides various social services to ensure a basic level of well-being for all citizens.

Public Benefit Utilization Rates

Measures of how often groups access government aid or support, which can be used to stereotype communities, often inaccurately.

Assimilation

The process by which individuals or groups adopt the culture of another group, often losing their original cultural identity.

Systemic Racism

A form of racism that is embedded as normal practice within society or an organization, affecting minority groups disproportionately.

Hate Crimes

Criminal acts motivated by bias against a particular group, often targeting individuals based on race, ethnicity, or religion.

Educational Attainment

The highest level of education an individual has completed, often used as a measure of socioeconomic status.

Subordinate Citizenship

A status where certain groups have legal citizenship but lack the full rights and privileges typically granted to citizens.