Not all Asian Americans are the same.
There's the matter of...
immigration/refugee status
generations in the host country
specific ethnic group
socioeconomic status
...the list goes on.
This is why it is important to collect disaggregated data.
http://news.yahoo.com/asian-groups-white-house-seek-124150117.html
When the U.S. Census comes around, be sure to be counted. This is how funding is oftentimes determined with tax dollars.
Showing posts with label within group differences. Show all posts
Showing posts with label within group differences. Show all posts
Tuesday, October 29, 2013
Monday, March 8, 2010
Within Group Differences
Folks who are not Asian may think that all Asians look and act alike. Turns out that differences transcend food and language preferences. A little known fact is that there are many "within group" differences that may lead to splintering within the Asian American community. The historical impact of wars fought centuries ago many lead to current day inability to collaborate with one another. Some Asians are the most "xenophobic" (fear of others) and this may lead to an unwillingness to learn about other groups.
How to combat this? Communication and a willingness to explore similarities rather than highlighting differences may help to reduce the within group tensions that are experienced within the Asian American community. Be open to learning about other groups beyond a superficial level and one may find that there are more commonalities than previously thought.
How to combat this? Communication and a willingness to explore similarities rather than highlighting differences may help to reduce the within group tensions that are experienced within the Asian American community. Be open to learning about other groups beyond a superficial level and one may find that there are more commonalities than previously thought.