Monday, October 29, 2012

A different set of standards?

Want to go to college?  Try harder if you're Asian American. 

http://www.8asians.com/2012/10/29/florida-board-of-education-to-hold-asian-american-students-to-higher-standard/

Asian Americans aren't setting the standard, they're expected to be held at a higher standard in some areas of the United States. 

The Model Minority Myth and institutionalized policies affect Asian American youth - and others who are held to such standards.