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Asian-American Stereotypes and How to Combat Them
In general, stereotypes are something society should try and avoid. The Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines the word “stereotype” as “a standardized mental picture that is held in common by…
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Addressing Healthcare Inequities in Asian-American Communities
Access to healthcare in the United States is often riddled with challenges for many communities, and Asian Americans are no exception. Despite being one of the fastest-growing ethnic…
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Bamboo Ceiling Phenomenon and Its Effects on Society
The bamboo ceiling refers to the barriers that prevent Asian Americans from advancing into leadership roles and top executive positions in corporate America, despite being well-represented in the…
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Intergenerational Differences in Asian-American Families
Intergenerational differences in Asian-American families showcase the difficulties of balancing cultural heritage and upbringing in the United States. As the descendants of immigrants grow up in a vastly…
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Fusion: A History of Asian-American Cuisine
While many people don’t realize it, many of the foods you might consider to be part of “Asian” cuisine are actually created in the United States. Many of…
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Asian-American Figures: Who is Ocean Vuong?
Ocean Vuong is an acclaimed Vietnamese-American poet, essayist, and novelist whose work has profoundly impacted contemporary literature. Born in Saigon, Vietnam, in 1988, Vuong and his family immigrated…
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