Short overview of Asians as a Super Minority-class presentation from notes.
Trapped on a Pedestal-Asian Americans as the Super Minority Stereotype.
* Two quotes from the article, one from US News and World Report and the other from Ronald Reagan typify the idea that Asians are an exceptional success story for minorities-note that both sources are catering to a 'white' audience. Note that the movie "Do the Right Thing" depicts Korean grocers as "money grabbing, thankless workers" is derogatory from the POV of African Americans, but these
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