According to Crystal Parikh, the label of “model minority” is implied to “commend Asian Americans, by attributing such success to cultural values (e.g., family values or work ethic) and ‘natural’ talents that characterize this group” (163). However, the term “model minority” appears to be an offensive term to Asian Americans, as it is not necessarily applied to all. This term is applied to Asian Americans generally, but all Asian American groups are not taken into account. Many Asian American groups, such as Vietnamese, Filipinos, and Cambodians, may not enjoy the educational, occupational, and financial opportunities that other groups, such as Koreans and Chinese, enjoy. In reality, different Asian ethnic groups have their own cultural practice and different economic status. Currently, Asian Americans who enjoy the advantages are portrayed as the “model minority.” Underneath the image of “model minority,” there are some Asian Americans who still live on the minimum wage and “continue to struggle culturally and economically” (Parikh
According to Crystal Parikh, the label of “model minority” is implied to “commend Asian Americans, by attributing such success to cultural values (e.g., family values or work ethic) and ‘natural’ talents that characterize this group” (163). However, the term “model minority” appears to be an offensive term to Asian Americans, as it is not necessarily applied to all. This term is applied to Asian Americans generally, but all Asian American groups are not taken into account. Many Asian American groups, such as Vietnamese, Filipinos, and Cambodians, may not enjoy the educational, occupational, and financial opportunities that other groups, such as Koreans and Chinese, enjoy. In reality, different Asian ethnic groups have their own cultural practice and different economic status. Currently, Asian Americans who enjoy the advantages are portrayed as the “model minority.” Underneath the image of “model minority,” there are some Asian Americans who still live on the minimum wage and “continue to struggle culturally and economically” (Parikh