Race, Class and Gender “Model Minority” Myth Asians immigrated into this country with empty pockets and high hopes. However, through hard work and persistent studying they integrated into the American culture and rose in status, equal to the white race. The “model minority” myth is offered to Asian Americans as a token of privilege and acceptance to reward their silent and passive nature. The achievements of Asian Americans are part reality and part myth and …showed first 75 words of 330 total…

…showed last 75 words of 330 total…and don’t receive any form of public assistance. Yet this “model minority” myth ‘thrusts them into the role of being models for other minorities.’ In some way it takes away from their pride as individuals and stereotypes them as a whole. As the author says, “the myth is based on misconceptions, we are called upon to reexamine it more closely in an effort to narrow the gap between striving and achieving. (pg.250)” ------------------------------------------------------------------------ **Bibliography**