A Fistfight Pitting Americans Against Americans
Saurav Sumughan
English 319: 01
Mrs. Michaels
February 05, 2018
Thesis: To this day, the term “Asian American’ is unjustifiably used to define the ingrained stereotype, socioeconomic status, and political stature pertaining a diverse group of contemporary American citizens.
I. History is littered with instances of the Asian American minorities being suppressed in
America. (Intro)
A. Asians have been discriminated against ever since their first arrival in California
B. Popular culture has made many humorous models out of the Asian race
1. Fu Manchu was portrayed as an embodiment of Satan who is being pursued by a British man
2. Charlie Chan was used to portray the classic example of a hero, but he was only played by White actors…show more content… II. Society fails to realize that the term “model minority” to describe Asian America functions as a double-edged against the group
A. As a whole, Asian Americans are seen as industrious, studious, and intelligent people who achieved their current standings through their hard work and diligence
B. Many major contemporary intellectuals have established that this stance simply leads to an over-exaggeration of the success of Asian Americans.
C. Because of this sentiment, Americans are beginning to exclude Asian Americans from major social interactions in schools and at business meetings because of their perceived superiority III. Racial stereotypes restrict Asian Americans from gaining access to the highest of the jobs in the market.
A. The age-old stereotype of Asians occupying the lowest jobs still permeates today’s society, 1. Asian Americans worked largely as poor migrant workers in the 19th century
American West.
B. The idea of Asian Americans being restricted to poor factory and industrial work has kept them from reaching the highest tiers of the economic ladder
