In the article study, Dixie J. Koo, Anthony A. Peguero, and Zahra Shekarkhar examines and investigates the prevalence of victimization of Asian Americans at school. The primary motivation, however, is the emphasis on the unfortunate side-effects the model minority myth has on Asian American students, who are expected to be independent and above the radar. The article begins with examination of the myth on the Asian American whole, referencing numerous research reports and censuses where Asian American typically are typically lacking in criminal linkage, but, considering how immigrants often do not report their concern and fears due to “language barriers, racism, discrimination, prejudice, xenophobia, [or] unfamiliar customs,” these statistics
