Asian Americans least likely to feel they belong in U.S., study finds

[beijingwalker]

Asian Americans least likely to feel they belong in U.S., study finds​

Niala Boodhoo
May.7 2023

Asian Americans — especially young, Asian American women— are the least likely to feel they completely belong and are accepted in the U.S., an annual survey of attitudes about Asian Americans has found.

Why it matters: The broad survey illustrates the anxiety felt by Asian Americans three years after the pandemic generated a wave of anti-Asian violence in the U.S.

• During Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month in May, Axios will examine the state of Asian Americans — from accomplishments to obstacles, economic well-being and how Asian American history is being preserved in the U.S.

Details: Half of Asian Americans report feeling unsafe in the U.S. due to their race/ethnicity, according to the STAATUS Index (Social Tracking of Asian Americans in the U.S.).

• And only 22% of Asian Americans said they feel they belong and are accepted in the U.S.
• That's compared to 57% of white respondents, 25% of Latinos and 24% of Black respondents in the survey.
• The survey was conducted by The Asian American Foundation and the organization Leading Asian Americans to Unite for Change.

What they're saying: "Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders overall feel the least likely to truly belong in...our home country," Norman Chen, TAAF's CEO, told Axios Today.

• "We've learned this year other groups like Hispanic Americans and Black Americans share that deep sense of lack of belonging."
• Chen says new research this year shows why this lack of belonging exists: Asian Americans report experiencing discrimination and/or hate crimes, at places like work, school, or on public transportation.
• They also don't see themselves in positions of authority or power across the U.S.

The intrigue: Respondents, who came from a variety of racial backgrounds, also expressed ignorance of basic facts about Asian Americans.

• About 82% of Americans overestimate the percentage of Asian American and Pacific Islanders in the country. (They are 6.2% of the nation's population.)
• Three out of 10 Americans cannot recall a significant Asian American historical event or policy.

Respondents still cite Jackie Chan (who is not American) and the late Bruce Lee as the most prominent Asian Americans.

• Kamala Harris, the nation's first Asian American vice president, replaced Lucy Liu as the third most popular name this year.
• "The question we ask ourselves is, 'Who's going be the first Asian American to replace Jackie Chan as the most famous, most prominent Asian American in America?'" said Chen.

Between the lines: This is the second study released this Asian American Heritage Month that showed the fears some Asian American feel.

• Nearly three out of four Chinese Americans say they have experienced racial discrimination in the past 12 months, a recent study by Columbia University and the Committee of 100 found.

Asian Americans least likely to feel they belong in U.S., study finds

The broad survey illustrates the anxiety felt by Asian Americas three years after the pandemic.

www.axios.com

 

[Meengla]

Clubbing northwest Indians and Pakistanis/Afghans with east Asians has been wrong in a 'racial' context --the Himalayas are just as formidable a barrier as the oceans! Americans lump geography with ethnicity--how ignorant!
BTW, I have the deepest respect for east Asians, especially the Chinese. They, along with the Vietnamese, the Cambodians, the Laotians, the Japanese faced so many calamities not so long ago and yet risen from the lows. Nothing but respect from me. I defend China a lot to my American friends.

 

[beijingwalker]

America's future belongs to Mexicans and Indians.

 

[Meengla]

America's future belongs to Mexican and Indians.

Yes, that's the demographic trend! But there will also be millions others, like Pakistanis and Bangladeshis.
And TBH, America needs immigrants!

 

[sutton999]

29% Asian American feel unsafe on public transportation,

 

[FuturePAF]

29% Asian American feel unsafe on public transportation

And? Many of us, from all backgrounds, feel unsafe in public transportation, but a limited number of people live or use public transportation.

Minorities tend to live more in cities. So I assume if we asked all people that live in cities, I’m sure we would get nearly similar numbers, regardless of background, more or less.

 

[Hamartia Antidote]

And? Many of us, from all backgrounds, feel unsafe in public transportation, but a limited number of people live or use public transportation.

Minorities tend to live more in cities. So I assume if we asked all people that live in cities, I’m sure we would get nearly similar numbers, regardless of background, more or less.

If only using public transportation is listed as their main worry then we should consider this a major win.

 

[Foinikas]

And what do you care beijingwalker?

 

[dbc]

Asian Americans least likely to feel they belong in U.S., study finds​

Niala Boodhoo
May.7 2023

Asian Americans — especially young, Asian American women— are the least likely to feel they completely belong and are accepted in the U.S., an annual survey of attitudes about Asian Americans has found.

Why it matters: The broad survey illustrates the anxiety felt by Asian Americans three years after the pandemic generated a wave of anti-Asian violence in the U.S.

• During Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month in May, Axios will examine the state of Asian Americans — from accomplishments to obstacles, economic well-being and how Asian American history is being preserved in the U.S.

Details: Half of Asian Americans report feeling unsafe in the U.S. due to their race/ethnicity, according to the STAATUS Index (Social Tracking of Asian Americans in the U.S.).

• And only 22% of Asian Americans said they feel they belong and are accepted in the U.S.
• That's compared to 57% of white respondents, 25% of Latinos and 24% of Black respondents in the survey.
• The survey was conducted by The Asian American Foundation and the organization Leading Asian Americans to Unite for Change.

What they're saying: "Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders overall feel the least likely to truly belong in...our home country," Norman Chen, TAAF's CEO, told Axios Today.

• "We've learned this year other groups like Hispanic Americans and Black Americans share that deep sense of lack of belonging."
• Chen says new research this year shows why this lack of belonging exists: Asian Americans report experiencing discrimination and/or hate crimes, at places like work, school, or on public transportation.
• They also don't see themselves in positions of authority or power across the U.S.

The intrigue: Respondents, who came from a variety of racial backgrounds, also expressed ignorance of basic facts about Asian Americans.

• About 82% of Americans overestimate the percentage of Asian American and Pacific Islanders in the country. (They are 6.2% of the nation's population.)
• Three out of 10 Americans cannot recall a significant Asian American historical event or policy.

Respondents still cite Jackie Chan (who is not American) and the late Bruce Lee as the most prominent Asian Americans.

• Kamala Harris, the nation's first Asian American vice president, replaced Lucy Liu as the third most popular name this year.
• "The question we ask ourselves is, 'Who's going be the first Asian American to replace Jackie Chan as the most famous, most prominent Asian American in America?'" said Chen.

Between the lines: This is the second study released this Asian American Heritage Month that showed the fears some Asian American feel.

• Nearly three out of four Chinese Americans say they have experienced racial discrimination in the past 12 months, a recent study by Columbia University and the Committee of 100 found.

Asian Americans least likely to feel they belong in U.S., study finds

The broad survey illustrates the anxiety felt by Asian Americas three years after the pandemic.

www.axios.com

80% of the Chinese students surveyed in China recently said they suffer from social anxiety and prefer a life of isolation. How do you expect first generation Chinese immigrants to feel they belong when they don't network? The problem originates in China not the US.

Social anxiety rising among young people

A new college graduate's decision to become a cemetery custodian has ignited a heated discussion on social media about how young people nowadays can deal with social anxiety and benefit from genuine interpersonal relationships.

www.chinadaily.com.cn

 

[waz]

Asian Americans least likely to feel they belong in U.S., study finds​

Niala Boodhoo
May.7 2023

Asian Americans — especially young, Asian American women— are the least likely to feel they completely belong and are accepted in the U.S., an annual survey of attitudes about Asian Americans has found.

Why it matters: The broad survey illustrates the anxiety felt by Asian Americans three years after the pandemic generated a wave of anti-Asian violence in the U.S.

• During Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month in May, Axios will examine the state of Asian Americans — from accomplishments to obstacles, economic well-being and how Asian American history is being preserved in the U.S.

Details: Half of Asian Americans report feeling unsafe in the U.S. due to their race/ethnicity, according to the STAATUS Index (Social Tracking of Asian Americans in the U.S.).

• And only 22% of Asian Americans said they feel they belong and are accepted in the U.S.
• That's compared to 57% of white respondents, 25% of Latinos and 24% of Black respondents in the survey.
• The survey was conducted by The Asian American Foundation and the organization Leading Asian Americans to Unite for Change.

What they're saying: "Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders overall feel the least likely to truly belong in...our home country," Norman Chen, TAAF's CEO, told Axios Today.

• "We've learned this year other groups like Hispanic Americans and Black Americans share that deep sense of lack of belonging."
• Chen says new research this year shows why this lack of belonging exists: Asian Americans report experiencing discrimination and/or hate crimes, at places like work, school, or on public transportation.
• They also don't see themselves in positions of authority or power across the U.S.

The intrigue: Respondents, who came from a variety of racial backgrounds, also expressed ignorance of basic facts about Asian Americans.

• About 82% of Americans overestimate the percentage of Asian American and Pacific Islanders in the country. (They are 6.2% of the nation's population.)
• Three out of 10 Americans cannot recall a significant Asian American historical event or policy.

Respondents still cite Jackie Chan (who is not American) and the late Bruce Lee as the most prominent Asian Americans.

• Kamala Harris, the nation's first Asian American vice president, replaced Lucy Liu as the third most popular name this year.
• "The question we ask ourselves is, 'Who's going be the first Asian American to replace Jackie Chan as the most famous, most prominent Asian American in America?'" said Chen.

Between the lines: This is the second study released this Asian American Heritage Month that showed the fears some Asian American feel.

• Nearly three out of four Chinese Americans say they have experienced racial discrimination in the past 12 months, a recent study by Columbia University and the Committee of 100 found.

Asian Americans least likely to feel they belong in U.S., study finds

The broad survey illustrates the anxiety felt by Asian Americas three years after the pandemic.

www.axios.com

I’m surprised Asian American (East Asian) women feel they don’t belong. Around 40% has a white male partner and would be integrated.

 

[nahtanbob]

I’m surprised Asian American (East Asian) women feel they don’t belong. Around 40% has a white male partner and would be integrated.

where do you get the 40% ?

 

[jhungary]

I’m surprised Asian American (East Asian) women feel they don’t belong. Around 40% has a white male partner and would be integrated.

This don't really do much, I have a Swede partner and I try to fit-in in Sweden and I took it for 2 years (well, 8 months if you just count the time I physically stayed in Sweden) and left

Most East Asian in the West enjoy their own grouping, even with White partner, there are no exception, I mean, most of the time they would just do their thing, like they are carrying on with what they did back in China, Japan or Korea, only that they are doing it in the States, UK or Australia.

Most East Asian don't really engage into local culture, that is most likely the source of isolation. I mean, they preferred their own activities, and follow their own ritual, to a point that was expected by the local. In fact, I have had one such encounter a few weeks ago when I was in a ANZAC day march, and some Aussie were surprised to see me marching along with them, wearing my own medal no less........

 

[gambit]

Interesting...

TikTok creator reveals how Chinese influencers take photos to pretend they’re in the United States: ‘I will never get over how American Core is a real thing’

"Too clean for American street" The post TikTok creator reveals how Chinese influencers take photos to pretend they’re in the United States: ‘I will never get over how American Core is a real thing’ appeared first on In The Know.

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A content creator is drawing back the curtain on how Chinese influencers are partaking in “trending” American culture and pretending they’re in the U.S. — while being on an entirely different continent.​

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Dr. Candise Lin (@candiselin86), a cultural commentator and Cantonese/Mandarin tutor with more than 1.3 million TikTok followers, shared a video discussing the artful ways in which “Chinese girls pretend they are in the U.S.” and the revelations are surprising.​

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“How do Chinese girls pretend they are in the U.S.,” Lin begins. “They take pictures on this commercial street in a housing community in the city of Changsha.” Changsha is the capital of China’s Hunan province.​

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Fascination with the western world isn’t exactly new. In fact, IKEA China allegedly banned influencers from posing in front of store lockers to emulate American high schools. Similarly, Chinese influencers have also been known to pose outside of Costco in an effort to make it seem as though they’re actually in Los Angeles, Calif. “American farm style” also made its rounds on social media in late 2022.​

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The influence of western culture on Chinese youth is pervasive. Yang Gao, a sociologist at Singapore Management University, suggests that American television, in particular, is “massively popular among young Chinese for its authenticity.”​

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“This fascination is coinciding with the rise of the new ‘golden age’ of quality television in America, with complex characters and unconventional storytelling,” Gao told Eric Fish of Foreign Policy. “By comparison, Chinese TV can feel uninspired with relatively predictable plotlines and unambiguous characters. Heroes are heroes and villains are villains.”​

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Maybe Chinese also do not feel like they belong in China.

 

[StraightEdge]

Why does this need a research? Anyone with a half brain cell knows this.

 

[waz]

where do you get the 40% ?

Quite a number of studies. I checked before I posted.