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The Asian-American Dilemma: Cultural Heritage Versus Assimilation
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For all immigrant communities, there is a question of whether they want to maintain their cultural heritage or assimilate into American culture. There are multiple challenges that come with either choice, and Asian Americans must undergo the struggle to understand their true identity. For first-generation Asian Americans (who were born…
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Asian-American Population Over The Years and Where It’s Headed
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The Asian-American population has experienced significant growth over the years, evolving into one of the most dynamic and diverse groups in the United States. In the 1960s, the Asian-American population was relatively small, but the Immigration and Nationality Act of 1965, which lifted restrictions on immigration from Asia, triggered a…
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What Does It Mean to Be Asian American?
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You may have heard the term “Asian American” tossed around during conversation, but what does this truly encapsulate? While some people think of Asian Americans as Americans with Chinese, Japanese, or Korean ancestry, this idea is simply untrue. The Asian continent spans from the Middle East all the way to…