Posted: January 26th, 2016

Consider the following statements: (a) Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders are a model minority,

Consider the following statements: (a) Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders are a model minority, and (b) Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders belong to a single Asian American culture. If someone said one of these statements to you, how would you explain that the statements are misconceptions? Include whether you think most Americans believe these misconceptions, and explain why or why not.