Examples Of Labeling Theory
Asian American and LGBTQ Experiences through Labeling Theory All across the different race and ethnicities, people affected by the master-narrative are looked down upon because of who they are. This master-narrative has implemented in our minds what being an American means and who are accepted as American. We are able to gain understanding of what it is like to become a citizen through the Asian-American and LGBTQ experiences. I believe that the labeling theory is the best sociological theory to represent Asian-Americans and the LGBTQ journey in America. Labeling theory is pointing out stereotypes toward a person or group of people. These stereotypes are often negative and can lead to false identification for that particular group. Asian-Americans
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Being compared to Blacks and the Indians, Asian-Americans are losing their identity for all they have done for themselves, family, and their people. They have come a long way to establish who they are. According to Chapter 8 in A Different Mirror: A History of Multicultural America by Ronald Takaki, former New York state governor Harario Seymour said if they(Americans) don’t let the Indians get in the way of civilization, why let the Chinese barbarian? This lead to the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882 that lasted until 1943, where the Chinese were prohibited from becoming U.S citizens . Then a fear arose of the Chinese taking over the country economically and causing unemployment for those who are already a citizen. The exclusion act was later broaden to include all people of the Chinese race, but exemptions for Chinese officials, teachers, students, tourists, and merchants. Since they received the labels such as savage, childlike, and lustful, they have become a threat to everyone else. For instance, Asian-Americans were perceived as successful and hard working people. Due to that, the Asian-American population began to increase in America. The increase of population is the start of why Americans are not allowing Chinese to become a citizen. The Chinese Exclusion Act is not the only factor that impacted their identity, but also the labels Asian-Americans are
Being compared to Blacks and the Indians, Asian-Americans are losing their identity for all they have done for themselves, family, and their people. They have come a long way to establish who they are. According to Chapter 8 in A Different Mirror: A History of Multicultural America by Ronald Takaki, former New York state governor Harario Seymour said if they(Americans) don’t let the Indians get in the way of civilization, why let the Chinese barbarian? This lead to the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882 that lasted until 1943, where the Chinese were prohibited from becoming U.S citizens . Then a fear arose of the Chinese taking over the country economically and causing unemployment for those who are already a citizen. The exclusion act was later broaden to include all people of the Chinese race, but exemptions for Chinese officials, teachers, students, tourists, and merchants. Since they received the labels such as savage, childlike, and lustful, they have become a threat to everyone else. For instance, Asian-Americans were perceived as successful and hard working people. Due to that, the Asian-American population began to increase in America. The increase of population is the start of why Americans are not allowing Chinese to become a citizen. The Chinese Exclusion Act is not the only factor that impacted their identity, but also the labels Asian-Americans are