Deconstructing the "Model Minority" Myth: Examining the Asian Student Experience in Higher Education

Presenters: Kelly Song, she/her/hers, Jessica Cai, she/her/hers, and Cynthia Liu, she/her/hers

This workshop aims to critically examine and challenge prevailing assumptions regarding the Asian Model Minority construct and its influence in higher education. The presentation component will trace the historical roots of the term and explore its intersection with issues of race, class, and culture. Through a panel discussion, the presenters - comprising students from various Asian backgrounds - will share their stories to contextualize their diverse experiences often obscured by this widespread yet problematic paradigm. In doing so, we seek to illuminate the voices of Asian communities often reduced and defined by this concept. Ultimately, attendees will gain a deeper, more nuanced understanding of the complex social realities behind the model minority myth and how it impacts Asian American students navigating the contemporary higher education landscape.

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