Defining the Asian-American Experience
What does it mean to be Asian in the United States?
posted about 11 years ago
This article explores that ubiquitous yet paradoxically ambiguous term we use to identify certain populations: "Asian". What geographic regions are to be covered by this blanket term? What do we mean when we say someone is Asian, and how is it received? Have you ever misused this term? In the United States, why are some regions of Asia more recognizably "Asian" to mainstream America than others?
http://www.cnn.com/2007/US/05/10/asian.heritage.ireports/index.html?iref=allsearch
In this article from CNN, you'll find a variety of perspectives from across the United States on personal experiences regarding ethnic classification and the implications it has on our society and its awareness of diversity.
Please feel free to post reactions to this article, as well as your own experiences.
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