This topic covers the role of Asian Americans in the American labor force, including exploitation, discrimination, and the model minority myth.
Labor force participation rate: It refers to the ratio of employed and unemployed individuals in the labor force.
Productivity growth: It is a measure of the increase in output per unit of input.
Minimum wage laws: It refers to the legal minimum hourly rate at which employers are allowed to pay their employees.
Unemployment rate: It is the percentage of individuals who are available and actively looking for work but are unable to find employment.
Labor market segmentation: It refers to the division of the labor market into distinct segments based on factors such as education, experience, and gender.
Labor unions: It is an organization of workers that aims to protect the rights and interests of its members in the workplace.
Immigration policy: It is the set of laws and regulations that govern the movement of people across borders.
Labor law: It refers to the legal framework that regulates the relationship between employers and employees.
Gender wage gap: It is the difference between the average wages earned by men and women.
Outsourcing: It refers to the practice of a company hiring a third-party provider to perform tasks that are normally done by the company’s own employees.
Labor mobility: It is the ability of workers to move between jobs and/or geographic locations without significant obstacles.
Globalization: It is the process by which businesses and organizations operate in multiple countries around the world.
Discrimination in the workplace: It refers to unfair treatment of individuals based on their race, sex, national origin, religion, age, or disability.
Education and skill levels: It refers to the level of education and skills required for different jobs.
Income inequality: It is the degree to which income is distributed unevenly within a population.
Labor market regulations: It refers to the rules and regulations that govern the labor market, such as minimum wage laws, overtime pay regulations, and anti-discrimination laws.
Labor rights: It is the set of legal and human rights that protect the rights and interests of workers.
Labor market equilibrium: It is the point at which supply and demand in the labor market meet.
Social security: It refers to government programs designed to provide income and other benefits to retirees, disabled individuals, and others in need.
Technological change: It is the introduction of new technologies that change the way work is performed.
Racialized labor: Many Asian immigrants to the United States have been recruited for low-wage and often exploitative labor in industries such as agriculture, manufacturing, and hospitality. This history of racialized labor has shaped the economic experiences of Asian Americans and contributed to ongoing debates about immigration policy and labor rights.
Entrepreneurship: Asian Americans are often held up as a "model minority" due to their perceived success in entrepreneurship and small business ownership. Asian American Studies scholars examine the complexities of this narrative, including the ways in which race, gender, and legal barriers have impacted Asian American entrepreneurs.
Labor organizing: Asian Americans have played a significant role in labor organizing and activism, from the early days of the United Farm Workers movement to contemporary campaigns for immigrant rights and worker protections. Asian American Studies scholars investigate the ways in which Asian Americans have participated in labor struggles and examine the challenges and successes of these movements.
Globalization and transnationalism: Many Asian Americans have connections to countries outside of the United States, and scholars in the field investigate the ways in which global economic processes have impacted the economic experiences of Asian Americans. This includes examining the impact of trade policies, investment flows, and globalization on Asian American communities and businesses.