What Does It Mean to Be an American?
Location
Library 2032
Event Type
Presentation
Start Date
6-5-2024 6:25 PM
End Date
6-5-2024 7:20 PM
Description
Despite the “American” that’s part of their name, Asian Americans are destined to be perpetual foreigners. Assimilation efforts notwithstanding, the stark reality is that Asian Americans will never feel truly at home here. Being the “model minority” has its drawbacks, and is a title that holds little meaning in the real world‚ made evident when the country turned against them amidst the “Wuhan Virus” pandemic. Through the analysis of various journals, articles, and real Asian American opinions, I explore the perception of Asian Americans today. I believe that this knowledge is essential to understanding the complexity of the American identity. Faculty Sponsor: Professor Alejandra Ortega
What Does It Mean to Be an American?
Library 2032
Despite the “American” that’s part of their name, Asian Americans are destined to be perpetual foreigners. Assimilation efforts notwithstanding, the stark reality is that Asian Americans will never feel truly at home here. Being the “model minority” has its drawbacks, and is a title that holds little meaning in the real world‚ made evident when the country turned against them amidst the “Wuhan Virus” pandemic. Through the analysis of various journals, articles, and real Asian American opinions, I explore the perception of Asian Americans today. I believe that this knowledge is essential to understanding the complexity of the American identity. Faculty Sponsor: Professor Alejandra Ortega