The Model Minorities

Kitano, Harry H. L.; Sue, Stanley

doi:10.1111/j.1540-4560.1973.tb00069.x

Cited by 67 publications

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“…This explanation is in line with theories of statistical discrimination (Aigner and Cain 1977;Arrow 1973;Bielby and Baron 1986;Phelps 1972) and the model minority myth (Ho 2003;Kitano and Sue 1973;Lowe 1996). According to statistical theories of labor market discrimination, any observed differences in the employment outcomes of certain groups of individuals are primarily due to decision makers' attributions of group-level characteristics to individuals in scenarios with limited information.…”

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House of Green Cards

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Castilla

2014

Am Sociol Rev

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This study contributes to the labor market inequality and organizations literature by investigating the role that government agents play in shaping the employment of immigrants. Using unique data on applications for immigrant permanent labor certification evaluated by U.S. Department of Labor agents, we assess to what extent immigrants of select citizenship groups experience disparities in the labor certification process-one critical stage of the work authorization system leading to the granting of most employment-based green cards. Despite current U.S. laws that forbid discrimination on the basis of nationality, we find that labor certification approvals differ significantly depending on immigrants' foreign citizenship, even after controlling for key factors. Additionally, because of the U.S. government's unique process of auditing applications, we are in a rare position to empirically distinguish between statistical and preference-based accounts of labor market discrimination in the labor certification process. In support of the statistical account, we find that certification approvals are equally likely for immigrant workers from the vast majority of citizenship groups when agents review audited applications with detailed employment information. This article concludes by discussing the implications of our results for addressing disparities in the employment of foreign nationals.

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Castilla

2014

Am Sociol Rev

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“…Asian American youth who (a) fail to fulfill the dual expectations of becoming proficient in English and doing well in school and (b) become "too Americanized" may become marginalized and susceptible to deviant influences (Kitano & Sue, 1973). Gradual divergence of perspective in values, beliefs, and ideals can lead to intergenerational/intercultural conflict.…”

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Acculturative dissonance, ethnic identity, and youth violence.

Stockdale

2008

Cultural Diversity & Ethnic Minority Psychology

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Studies suggest that the process of acculturation for immigrant youth, particularly for second-generation youth, is significantly associated with delinquency and violence. This study explored the acculturation-violence link with respect to acculturative dissonance and ethnic identity. The results revealed in a sample of 329 Chinese, Cambodian, Mien/Laotian, and Vietnamese youth that acculturative dissonance was significantly predictive of serious violence, with full mediation through peer delinquency. Ethnic identity was not significantly associated with peer delinquency or serious violence. Although acculturative dissonance and ethnic identity accounted for a small percentage of variance in violence compared with peer delinquency, it cannot be discounted as trivial. Structural equation analyses provided support for both measurement and structural invariance across the four ethnic groups, lending support for cross-cultural comparisons. The results also lend support for the inclusion of cultural factors in youth violence prevention and intervention efforts.

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“…Model minorities were characterized as having superior academic ability, as being hardworking and economically self-sufficient, and, therefore, as requiring less special support to become independent and successful in U.S. society. Scholars portrayed Asian Americans as a group that overcame disadvantages through hard work, family ties, and an emphasis on children's education (Bell, 1985;Cimmarusti, 1996;Kitano, 1974;Kitano & Sue, 1973;Lee, 1991;McGinn et al, 1980;Oxnam, 1986;Peterson, 1966;Ramirez, 1986;Yao, 1985). In the popular media, William Petersen for the New York Times referred to the "Success Story, Japanese American Style" (Petersen, 1966).…”

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Filipinos and the Myth of Model Minority in Hawai'i

Cunanan

Guerrero

Minamoto

2006

Journal of Ethnic And Cultural Diversity in Social Work

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Despite tremendous heterogeneity in culture, native language, values, socioeconomic status and a steadily growing presence in the United States, Asian Americans are viewed as a monolithic group under the model minority stereotype. Using the focus group approach with youth, young professionals, key/community leaders, and parent participants, the authors determined that in reference to Filipino Americans living in the diverse ethnic and cultural landscape of Hawai'i, the model minority label does not apply. Implications for policy, practice, and further research are discussed.

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The Model Minorities

Cited by 67 publications

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House of Green Cards

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Acculturative dissonance, ethnic identity, and youth violence.

Filipinos and the Myth of Model Minority in Hawai'i

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