Showing posts with label model minority myth. Show all posts
Showing posts with label model minority myth. Show all posts

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. 

Tuesday, January 18, 2011

Asian mothers

Parenting leads to who are today. How were you raised? Do you believe in tough love? Read about one parent who is proud of using traditionally Eastern parenting methods.

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704111504576059713528698754.html

This has stirred controvery considering the efforts made to dispel the model minority myth. What are your thoughts about strict parenting styles?