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The twin prods of a U.S. president trying to rebrand the coronavirus as the ‘China virus’ and a bloody attack in Atlanta that left six Asian women dead have brought to the fore a spate of questions about Asian Americans in the United States.
Sociologist Jennifer Lee is answering those questions.
Just over two months ago, a white male entered three Asian-owned spas in the Atlanta area, and in the ensuing […]
Un-modeling the ‘model minority’ — a term often used to describe Asian American populations in the United States — is […]
Since the very beginning of the pandemic, hate crimes toward Asians and Asian Americans have gotten increased media attention. Our data, from the Understanding Coronavirus in America Study, confirms that these events are happening more often – and are not just appearing more common because of press coverage or public awareness.
Race can play a role in violence and prejudice, even if the offender does not clearly express a racist intent.
