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American Optimism and the Tough Reality of Asian Americans

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Xiaoshuai Wang1, *
1Oaks Christian High School, 31749 La Tienda Rd, Westlake Village, CA, 91362, USA
*Corresponding author. Email: xiaoshuai926@gmail.com
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Xiaoshuai Wang
Available Online 13 February 2023.
DOI
10.2991/978-2-494069-97-8_64How to use a DOI?
Keywords
minor feelings; Asian American identity; stereotype
Abstract

In this paper, I will explore the question: how do we interpret minor feelings when American optimism contradicts the tough reality of Asian Americans? To answer this question, I will focus on the tough realities of Asian Americans in the field of education and how the “dogma of American optimism” [1]. Creates negative emotions such as self-doubt and internal struggles about one’s Asian American identity. Asian Americans are often seen as a “model minority” as their work ethic, obedience, and stress for success are used to negative stereotypes against the community and other minorities alike. The push for higher education misleads young Asian Americans which causes identity issues and false expectations. Moreover, the lack of representation in government permits Asian American stereotypes. Finally, the combination of these issues causes feelings of self-doubt, false standards, and identity issues within the Asian American community.

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Volume Title
Proceedings of the 2022 4th International Conference on Literature, Art and Human Development (ICLAHD 2022)
Series
Advances in Social Science, Education and Humanities Research
Publication Date
13 February 2023
ISBN
10.2991/978-2-494069-97-8_64
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2352-5398
DOI
10.2991/978-2-494069-97-8_64How to use a DOI?
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© 2023 The Author(s)
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