Asian Stereotypes Case Study
Asian stereotypes should be reversed. Although many would argue that all asians are smart, this is actually not the case. After all, asians are stereotyped as the model minority. Which means they’re thought to achieve a higher degree of success than the average population. A 12 year old girl recently reported that she loathed being asian. Because she was expected to get stellar grades by her parents. This is caused by the constant demand of people with asian heritage getting good grades. She knew that if she didn't, her parents would punish her by cutting her allowance and taking away her privileges. Due to this, she often felt pressured to do well and frustrated with the expectations made by other people.
Society tends to ignore the model minority stereotype. Complaints are dismissed with the claim that the stereotype which occurs to Asians is less important than or not as bad as the stereotype faced by other minority groups. Due to their success and the so-called "positive" stereotypes, many assume they face no issues in society and that their community is fine. But the truth is society uses their success to pit them against other minority groups as justification that the stereotype doesn't exist. The model minority stereotype is …show more content…
The pressures from their families to achieve and live up to the model minority image have taken a tremendous mental toll on young asians. Failing to meet the standards of academic achievement can lead to feelings of shame, inadequacy, self-doubt and embarrassment. People are often surprised when asians don't achieve stellar grades and may even take glory in being better than them. The model minority stereotype creates a false illusion that asians are ideal students. The needs of these students are often neglected. Which can lead to feelings of isolation and
Society tends to ignore the model minority stereotype. Complaints are dismissed with the claim that the stereotype which occurs to Asians is less important than or not as bad as the stereotype faced by other minority groups. Due to their success and the so-called "positive" stereotypes, many assume they face no issues in society and that their community is fine. But the truth is society uses their success to pit them against other minority groups as justification that the stereotype doesn't exist. The model minority stereotype is …show more content…
The pressures from their families to achieve and live up to the model minority image have taken a tremendous mental toll on young asians. Failing to meet the standards of academic achievement can lead to feelings of shame, inadequacy, self-doubt and embarrassment. People are often surprised when asians don't achieve stellar grades and may even take glory in being better than them. The model minority stereotype creates a false illusion that asians are ideal students. The needs of these students are often neglected. Which can lead to feelings of isolation and