
S3 E8: American Made
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Asians as the "The Model Minority" and Its Problematic Implications
The concept of the model minority, while initially seeming positive, is actually detrimental and reinforces negative stereotypes about Asian men. It overlooks the diverse experiences of Asian people and treats them as a monolithic group. Additionally, it is often used to pit Asians against African Americans, suggesting that the latter should be able to achieve the same level of success.
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