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Originally Posted by Change
The Asians are incredibly smart.
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Which Asians? East Asians? South East Asians? Must be the "model minority" type of statement here.
Asian-Americans are a model minority.
There have been differences between the types of immigrants in terms of their respective success in the country. I would be more clear in your statements.
Also, beware of steryotypes, sir. Even if it seems to be a "positive" steryotype, they are problematic in trying to think about a situation rationally. Also, at times, positive steryotypes can carry not so positive implications.
Take hispanics for an example (at least in the United States): The prevalent steryotype these days in a positive sense is one of a hard-working, back-breaking menial worker who does jobs others won't do. This has led to issues in the community where they are assumed to be menial workers only, and not as up to performing jobs such as office or upper management work. Positive statements can inadvertently cause not so positive implications.
Just some food for thought.
