First Reading:
Museus, S. & Kiang, P. (2009). Deconstructing the model minority myth and how it contributes to the invisible minority reality in higher education research. New Directions for Institutional Research, No. 142, pp. 5-15: Wiley Periodicals, Inc.
Prompt:
How do “Model Minority” Asian and Asian Pacific Americans, who supposedly are so “successful,” experience social emotional-related issues discussed in the article by Museus & Kiang?
Second reading:
Articles about Law Professor Amy Wax from Penn State on her Anti-Asian Racism stance.
Prompt:
In your opinion, what factors seem to have triggered Professor Wax’s intense and vocal hatred sentiments toward Asian American academics in higher education (painted in a broad brush as a group) and society, in general?
What measures need to be taken to mitigate this dangerous trend, not just for Asian Americans, but also other persons of color?