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21. How The Model Minority Myth Blames Asians for Their Suffering


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The model minority myth makes it seem Asians just needed to work hard to earn success. But it wasn’t their work ethic holding them back. It was discrimination.

Referenced:
WP, The real secret to Asian American Success Was Not Education by Jeff Guo
NPR, 'Model Minority' Myth Again Used As A Racial Wedge Between Asians And Blacks by Kat Chow

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