"Includes people who indicate their race(s) on the census as 'Asian' or reported entries such as 'Chinese, Indian, Bangladeshi, Filipino, Vietnamese, Indonesian, Korean, Japanese, Pakistani, Malaysian, and Other Asian'."
This topic covers the experiences of Asian Americans in America, including social exclusion, racism, and stereotypes.
History of Asian American immigration: Covers the historical context and forces that shape the immigration patterns of Asian Americans to the United States.
Race and ethnic relations: Explores the concept of race and ethnicity, their social implications, and impacts in the Asian American community.
Cultural identity: Examines the conflicts and challenges that arise from the development of cultural identity among Asian Americans in the US.
Asian American literature: Studies the body of literature written by Asian Americans as a way of understanding the cultural and social experiences that shape their lives.
Stereotyping and discrimination: Explores how Asians are perceived and stereotyped in American society and how it affects their experiences.
Immigration policies and politics: Examines the history of Asian American immigration policies and their impact on individual and community experiences.
Language and communication: Examines the role of language and communication in socializing and creating a sense of belonging.
Education and academic achievement: Investigates the challenges faced by Asian Americans in education, such as achievement gaps, discrimination, and language barriers.
Economic and labor issues: Examines the experiences of Asian Americans in industries such as technology, construction, and agriculture, and the impact of stereotypes on their job opportunities.
Family and community: Explores the significance of family and community in Asian American social and cultural experiences and the importance of cultural traditions and values in maintaining community cohesion.
Model Minority Myth: This describes the stereotype of Asian Americans being perceived as high-achieving, well-educated, and financially stable compared to other minority groups.
Racism and Discrimination: Experiencing micro-aggressions and systemic discrimination in the workplace, schools, and everyday life.
Cultural Assimilation and Heritage Preservation: Balancing one's personal identity with assimilation into American culture while preserving one's heritage and cultural traditions.
Identity Formation: Developing a sense of identity that reflects both Western and Eastern cultural values.
Family Dynamics and Parent-Child Relationships: Navigating between traditional Asian family values and the perceived Western individualism and independence.
Gender Roles and Stereotypes: Challenging traditional gender expectations and stereotypes within the Asian American community.
Marriage and Dating: Balancing the expectations and values of traditional Asian families with the Western understanding of romantic relationships.
Immigration and Generational Differences: Understanding the experiences of different generations of Asian American families, including the challenges of immigration, assimilation, and intergenerational conflict.
Art and Media Representation: Examining the portrayals of Asian Americans in popular media and exploring and creating art that represents diverse Asian American experiences.
Activism and Advocacy: Mobilizing to promote social justice, fight against prejudice, and work to empower Asian American voices and communities.
"In 2020, Americans who identified as Asian alone (19,886,049) or in combination with other races (4,114,949) made up 7.2% of the U.S. population."
"Chinese, Indian, and Filipino Americans make up the largest share of the Asian American population with 5 million, 4.3 million, and 4 million people respectively."
"These numbers equal 23%, 20%, and 18% of the total Asian American population."
"Or 1.5% and 1.2% of the total U.S. population."
"Since the 17th century."
"In the mid-19th century."
"Excluded various Asian groups, eventually prohibiting almost all Asian immigration to the continental United States."
"Immigration laws were reformed during the 1940s–1960s, abolishing national origins quotas."
"Asian immigration increased rapidly."
"Analyses of the 2010 census have shown that Asian Americans are the fastest-growing racial group in the United States."
"People with origins or ancestry from the Far East, Southeast Asia, and the Indian subcontinent."
"People with ethnic origins in certain parts of Asia, including West Asia."
"This term had historically been used for all the indigenous peoples of the continent of Asia."
"7.2% of the U.S. population."
"Americans who identified as Asian alone (19,886,049) or in combination with other races (4,114,949)."
"Chinese Americans."
"Chinese, Indian, Bangladeshi, Filipino, Vietnamese, Indonesian, Korean, Japanese, Pakistani, Malaysian."
"Prohibiting almost all Asian immigration to the continental United States."
There is a varied ethnic composition within the Asian American population, including diverse ethnic backgrounds from different regions of Asia.