the effect of language barriers on asian immigrants
When I first moved to the United States, the only words I knew in English were “hello” and “oops.” My parents, on the other hand, were rather proficient in English. It wasn’t the fact that we couldn’t understand English that made navigating this new world difficult, however. Language barriers extend beyond simple knowledge of language. […]
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the asian american experience: model minorites
What is a model minority? When I was in fourth grade, living in California, I vividly recall the first time I encountered the “model minority” stereotype. I was smiling from ear to ear, ecstatic about the A+ I received on my math exam. I happily told my friend sitting next to me in class the […]
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