Distorted views and perceptions of Asian American college students under the model minority stereotype

Project (M.S.W., Social Work)--California State University, Sacramento, 2012.Since the 1960s, the Model Minority stereotype is a terminology that has been inextricably linked with the Asian American/immigrant population. This stereotype suggests that Asian Americans are homogenous, intelligent, submissive to societal norms and emphasizes heavily in education and have been successful in American society. Despite the overwhelmingly positive qualities of the term, it remains to be a falsified view toward the minority population. The authors explored the historical and social context of the stereotype in three facets: education, employment and the media. The authors found that Asian American college students believe the Model Minority stereotype applies to all Asian groups; however, the benefits of being labeled with that term remain ambiguous. The findings indicated that government assistance is needed among Asian Americans, but Asian Americans do not seek supportive services.Social Wor