LIU Diversity and Society by Joseph F Healey Asian American Groups Questions

Each question requires one paragraph.  Each paragraph must contain 5 or more sentences.  Please read the rubric.please cite the book and all citations must contain page numbers. MLA FORMAT

Chapter 8

Questions

Respond to the following question, utilizing your own words:

1. Describe the cultural characteristics of Asian American groups. How did these characteristics shape relationships with the larger society? Did they contribute to the perception of Asian Americans as “successful”? How? 

2. In what sense was the second generation of Chinese Americans “delayed”? How did this affect the relationship of the group with the larger society?

3. What gender differences characterize Asian American groups? What are some of the important ways in which women’s and men’s experiences vary? 

4. Describe the situation of the Chinese Americans and Japanese Americans in terms of prejudice and discrimination, acculturation, and integration. Are these groups truly “success stories”? How? What factors or experiences might account for this “success”? Are all Asian American groups equally successful? Describe the important variations from group to group. Compare the integration and level of equality of these groups with other American racial minorities. How would you explain the differences?  Are the concepts of the Noel and Blauner hypotheses helpful? Why or why not?