Written By: Anjileen Ali
Edited By: Claire Xin
Stereotypes negatively impact many people's lives on a daily basis. The Model Minority Myth is one of these issues. The model minority myth is a stereotype-based misconception that is harmful to Asians. It reinforces that everyone in the Asian American community is innately intelligent. The myth incorrectly claims that all Asian American students or children consistently outperform their peers and are more successful.
The notion has a negative impact on Asians and others in a community. It makes some Asian students feel out of place because the model minority myth has created the impression that all Asians are good in school. If an Asian is better at something other than school-related concerns, they will feel misplaced because they do not fit the stereotype that their race falls under. This misconception also has an impact on those who aren't Asian. Other minority groups may be frequently compared to Asians as a result of the stereotype that has developed as a result of this fallacy.
The model minority myth can also have a negative impact on Asian Americans in other ways. When college administration is applying to colleges, it can raise the bar. Because of the damaging assumption that all Asian Americans are more consistently successful, college admissions officers may raise the bar for Asian candidates, making it more difficult to get in.
For years, the model minority myth has maintained. The negative consequences that result from this harm Asians and others.
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