Model Minority Stereotypes

Parental Influence One area that seems to be heavily involved or intertwined with the Model Minority Myth is parenting. More recently Asian American parenting has garnered much more attention in recent times thanks to people like Amy Chua and the idea of “Tiger Moms”. Which although a more recent label the notion of fierce Asian parents or parenting style is not a new development. The main connection here to the Model Minority is that Asian Americans obtain such high achievement in part due to the parenting style of Asian parents. The main aspect of Asian parenting that connects to the model minority myth is the general expectations and treatment of these parents toward their children compared to other racial groups. According to the stereotype
Possibly the largest aspect of the model minority stereotype. Education is a key component to the myth and is most linked to the topic. This is one part of how and where the Model Minority is seen to be a good or positive stereotype for Asian Americans. The general belief of the Model Minority when it comes to Education is a focus on high academic standards and achievement. In which Asian students excel in multiple subjects and contents but particularly in the sciences and math. Thus according to the stereotype Asian students are earning high grades and test scores which allow them to enter higher education and to be able to go to more prestigious schools. Also that Asian students will graduate from high school, be the top of their class, enter a four year college, and possibly beyond. Entering studies such medicine, engineering, business, or other similar areas. All stemming from the Asian students being able to work hard, cultural background, and
The stereotype also looks at the socioeconomic and the jobs Asian Americans are supposed to be in. As Model Minorities Asians are depicted to be well off being at least middle class and above. If not middle class they are working hard to move up the economic status. As for the professions model minority Asians are seen to be in careers that typically high paying and involve using their minds and at least a college education. Some of those stereotypical careers involve doctors, engineers, businessmen, scientists, and other similar