What Is the Model Minority Myth?

by Virginia Loh-Hagan

Overview

The Racial Justice in America: Asian American Pacific Islander series explores some of the issues facing AAPI communities in America, from the Model Minority Myth to Yellow Peril, in a comprehensive, honest, and age-appropriate way. Developed in conjunction with educator, advocate, and author Virginia Loh-Hagan to reach readers of all races and encourage them to approach our country's race issues with open eyes and minds.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781668900499
Publisher:	Cherry Lake Publishing
Publication date:	01/01/2022
Series:	21st Century Skills Library: Racial Justice in America: Asian American Pacific Islander
Pages:	32
Sales rank:	1,025,389
Product dimensions:	6.70(w) x 8.80(h) x 0.20(d)
Age Range:	10 - 11 Years

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 What Is the Model Minority Myth? 4

Chapter 2 What Is the History of the Model Minority Myth? 8

Chapter 3 What Does the Model Minority Myth Look Like Today? 14

Chapter 4 Why Is the Model Minority Myth Problematic? 20

Chapter 5 How Can We Be Better? 26

Extend Your Learning 32

Glossary 32

Index 32

Editorial Reviews

04/01/2022

Gr 5–8—This series covers the complexity of the Asian American Pacific Islander experience in connection to the United States. Opening with the table of contents, there are about five chapters of varying length per book title. Each title explains what the central question is about, the history, the challenges, what this topic looks like, and how readers can do better by it. The pages are brightly color-blocked and the text is easy to read, and vocabulary words are in different colors. A cloud bubble with a raised hand asks the reader critical thinking questions connecting the text to self, such as, "Think about what you have learned in school. How many Asian Americans did you study?" (What is Yellow Peril?). Smaller photos are used and correspond with the text. The text is honest and clear about each topic explaining the definition of privilege and its application in the U.S., along with what Asian-Black solidarity looks like, and what the Forever Foreigner Stereotype is. Every title's last section is about how young people can do more by starting with themselves and building from there. The final page includes a glossary, index, and more reading suggestions, including fiction and nonfiction books. VERDICT A comprehensive series for readers learning or affirming the Asian American Pacific Islander experience.

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