Amusa, Malena. "Asian Women Face 'Model Minority' Pressures." Women's eNews. N.p., 18 9 2006. Web. 6 May 2015. <http://womensenews.org/story/mental-health/060918/asian-women-face-model-minority-pressures>.
Annotation - In United States, Asian American women have highest suicide rate among women. The author, Malena Amusa, starts the article by showing how much Asian women face pressure because of the expectation and stereotype that they get as an Asian. By the end of the article, the mental health problems from identity pressures are clearly illustrated and the author informs the audience how society should stop making assumptions that might give pressure to others.
Kim, Angela, and Christine J. Yeh. "Stereotypes of Asian American Students." ERIC Digest. N.p., n.d. Web. 6 May 2015. <http://www.ericdigests.org/2002-4/asian.html>.
Annotation - Asian population has drastically increased after 1990s and currently Asian population has almost increased by three times. According to the article, there are different stereotypes towards Asian ethnic group such as educational stereotypes, physical appearance stereotypes, and stereotypes related to the socioeconomic status. These stereotypes towards students generate serious psychological and emotional problems to the youth.
Lewin, Tamar. "Report Takes Aim at ‘Model Minority’ Stereotype of Asian-American Students." The New York Times. N.p., 10 June 2008. Web. 6 May 2015. <http://www.nytimes.com/2008/06/10/education/10asians.html?_r=1&>.
Annotation - Asian Americans have been categorized as a homogeneous group of high achievers who are trying to take over the most selective college in the nation. This article shows how people are starting to understand Asian stereotypes are not accurate. New York University education professor, Robert T. Teranishi, reported that there are a lot Asian students showing excellence in academics; however, there is same amount of students who are struggling at the bottom of the curve. He expressed society needs to understand diverse individuals.
Mathews, Jay. "Asian American Students and School Stereotypes." The Washington Post. N.p., 8 Jan. 2008. Web. 6 May 2015. <http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/01/08/AR2008010802038.html>.
Annotation - The overload of Asian community in schools fuels the Asian stereotypes on education. Although there are different individuals, some Asian students get stress that they are not fulfilling the society’s expectation. Because of the high expectations on Asian community, some Asians who are not perfect with their scores might be labeled as underachiever.
Wessler, Seth Freed. "For Asian Americans, Wealth Stereotypes Don't Fit Reality." NBC News. N.p., 17 Mar. 2015. Web. 6 May 2015. <http://www.nbcnews.com/feature/in-plain-sight/asian-american-social-class-more-complicated-data-n316616>.
Annotation - In the nation, Asian Americans are often stereotyped as wealthy. The article disclaims wealth stereotype towards Asian ethnic groups by interviewing Rosa Chen. Although Rosa Chen’s family was not born under prosperous family, some people simply judge her with Asian wealth stereotype. Rosa Chen thinks that people should try to not judge others by their standards but understand other’s unique individuality.
Williams, Ellie. "The Dangers of Being a Model Minority." The Huffington Post. N.p., 2 Feb. 2012. Web. 6 May 2015. <http://www.huffingtonpost.com/ellie-williams/the-dangers-of-being-a-mo_b_1249579.html>.
Annotation - This article shows how Asians or Asian Americans, who are under the label of the model minority, do not show their full potential. In order to pursue what they have interest on, Asians often want to escape the model minority. They doe not want to be judged by their color but by the their distinctive personality.
Zhang, Qin. "Perceptions of Asian American Students: Stereotypes and Effects." National Communication Association. N.p., Apr. 2010. Web. 6 May 2015. <https://www.natcom.org/CommCurrentsArticle.aspx?id=963>.
Annotation - The author points out how Asian stereotype such as poor communicator or nerd limits Asian American’s career opportunities. Although one who has Asian ethnicity might not have problems with communication, the stereotype on Asian race might limit one’s opportunity without the consideration of real personality.
Annotation - In United States, Asian American women have highest suicide rate among women. The author, Malena Amusa, starts the article by showing how much Asian women face pressure because of the expectation and stereotype that they get as an Asian. By the end of the article, the mental health problems from identity pressures are clearly illustrated and the author informs the audience how society should stop making assumptions that might give pressure to others.
Kim, Angela, and Christine J. Yeh. "Stereotypes of Asian American Students." ERIC Digest. N.p., n.d. Web. 6 May 2015. <http://www.ericdigests.org/2002-4/asian.html>.
Annotation - Asian population has drastically increased after 1990s and currently Asian population has almost increased by three times. According to the article, there are different stereotypes towards Asian ethnic group such as educational stereotypes, physical appearance stereotypes, and stereotypes related to the socioeconomic status. These stereotypes towards students generate serious psychological and emotional problems to the youth.
Lewin, Tamar. "Report Takes Aim at ‘Model Minority’ Stereotype of Asian-American Students." The New York Times. N.p., 10 June 2008. Web. 6 May 2015. <http://www.nytimes.com/2008/06/10/education/10asians.html?_r=1&>.
Annotation - Asian Americans have been categorized as a homogeneous group of high achievers who are trying to take over the most selective college in the nation. This article shows how people are starting to understand Asian stereotypes are not accurate. New York University education professor, Robert T. Teranishi, reported that there are a lot Asian students showing excellence in academics; however, there is same amount of students who are struggling at the bottom of the curve. He expressed society needs to understand diverse individuals.
Mathews, Jay. "Asian American Students and School Stereotypes." The Washington Post. N.p., 8 Jan. 2008. Web. 6 May 2015. <http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/01/08/AR2008010802038.html>.
Annotation - The overload of Asian community in schools fuels the Asian stereotypes on education. Although there are different individuals, some Asian students get stress that they are not fulfilling the society’s expectation. Because of the high expectations on Asian community, some Asians who are not perfect with their scores might be labeled as underachiever.
Wessler, Seth Freed. "For Asian Americans, Wealth Stereotypes Don't Fit Reality." NBC News. N.p., 17 Mar. 2015. Web. 6 May 2015. <http://www.nbcnews.com/feature/in-plain-sight/asian-american-social-class-more-complicated-data-n316616>.
Annotation - In the nation, Asian Americans are often stereotyped as wealthy. The article disclaims wealth stereotype towards Asian ethnic groups by interviewing Rosa Chen. Although Rosa Chen’s family was not born under prosperous family, some people simply judge her with Asian wealth stereotype. Rosa Chen thinks that people should try to not judge others by their standards but understand other’s unique individuality.
Williams, Ellie. "The Dangers of Being a Model Minority." The Huffington Post. N.p., 2 Feb. 2012. Web. 6 May 2015. <http://www.huffingtonpost.com/ellie-williams/the-dangers-of-being-a-mo_b_1249579.html>.
Annotation - This article shows how Asians or Asian Americans, who are under the label of the model minority, do not show their full potential. In order to pursue what they have interest on, Asians often want to escape the model minority. They doe not want to be judged by their color but by the their distinctive personality.
Zhang, Qin. "Perceptions of Asian American Students: Stereotypes and Effects." National Communication Association. N.p., Apr. 2010. Web. 6 May 2015. <https://www.natcom.org/CommCurrentsArticle.aspx?id=963>.
Annotation - The author points out how Asian stereotype such as poor communicator or nerd limits Asian American’s career opportunities. Although one who has Asian ethnicity might not have problems with communication, the stereotype on Asian race might limit one’s opportunity without the consideration of real personality.