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The "model minority" myth is not an argument against the existence of racism. It's a divide-and-conquer strategy used by racists to fend off the critics https

The "model minority" myth is not an argument against the existence of racism. It's a divide-and-conquer strategy used by racists to fend off the critics https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Model_minority https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Model_minority

mupuff1234 4y ago
Well I wouldn't call it a myth because it's actually true. Plus the Asian Americans grouping actually consists of dozen of different origins, so viewing them as just one model minority is quite deceiving when we're actually talking about a very diverse group. And perhaps it's not an argument against racism, but I don't see why it's not an argument against your claim that racism is the root cause of inequality when you have multiple racial groups achieving financial success. And aren't non-hispanic whites becoming a minority fairly soon anyway? And just to clarify, I'm believe racism exists and is a problem, but I'm not sure that's the main cause of inequality.
- anonyme-honteux 4y ago
  Have you asked asian americans if they like to be displayed as the model minority? I mean in Europe jews are the model minority, it's obviously true now, it was not the case before as we all know.
  - mupuff1234 4y ago
    I don't see how it's relevant if they want to be displayed that way or not. Also, as I already mentioned I think it's wrong to group such a diverse population into a single grouping, so I'm not sure who is the "they" you are referring to? Chinese immigrants? Indian immigrants? Maybe Iranian immigrants?
    - anonyme-honteux 4y ago
      The point is usually the "model minorities" are the subgroups that are treated well by the rest of the population. That's why they can unleash their true potential in the first place. So is that a good argument for treating other people badly? That should be especially clear in a country like the US where the original inhabitants have been wiped out and everyone is an immigrant.

mupuff1234 4y ago

Well I wouldn't call it a myth because it's actually true. Plus the Asian Americans grouping actually consists of dozen of different origins, so viewing them as just one model minority is quite deceiving when we're actually talking about a very diverse group. And perhaps it's not an argument against racism, but I don't see why it's not an argument against your claim that racism is the root cause of inequality when you have multiple racial groups achieving financial success. And aren't non-hispanic whites becoming a minority fairly soon anyway? And just to clarify, I'm believe racism exists and is a problem, but I'm not sure that's the main cause of inequality.

anonyme-honteux 4y ago
Have you asked asian americans if they like to be displayed as the model minority? I mean in Europe jews are the model minority, it's obviously true now, it was not the case before as we all know.
- mupuff1234 4y ago
  I don't see how it's relevant if they want to be displayed that way or not. Also, as I already mentioned I think it's wrong to group such a diverse population into a single grouping, so I'm not sure who is the "they" you are referring to? Chinese immigrants? Indian immigrants? Maybe Iranian immigrants?
  - anonyme-honteux 4y ago
    The point is usually the "model minorities" are the subgroups that are treated well by the rest of the population. That's why they can unleash their true potential in the first place. So is that a good argument for treating other people badly? That should be especially clear in a country like the US where the original inhabitants have been wiped out and everyone is an immigrant.