Modern Societal Impacts of the Model Minority Stereotype (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781466674677)

The model minority stereotype is a form of racism that targets Asians and Asian-Americans, portraying this group as consistently hard-working and academically successful. Rooted in media portrayal and reinforcement, the model minority stereotype has tremendous social, ethical, and psychological implications. Modern Societal Impacts of the Model Minority Stereotype highlights current research on the implications of the model minority stereotype on American culture and society in general as well as Asian and Asian-American populations. An in-depth analysis of current social issues, media influence, popular culture, identity formation, and contemporary racism in American society makes this title an essential resource for researchers, educational administrators, professionals, and upper-level students in various disciplines.

Author: Nicholas Daniel Hartlep
ISBN-10: 1466674679
ISBN-13: 9781466674677
Publisher: Information Science Reference
Language: English
Published: 01/31/2015
Pages: 430
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 2.11lbs
Size: 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.94d