In terms of intergroup relations, the myth of the model minority has served to pit Asian Americans against other groups targeted by racism. the accusing message of the dominant society to Blacks, Latinxs, and Native Americans is, ‘They overcame discrimination – why can’t you?’ Of course... any group comparisons that don’t take into account differential starting points are inherently flawed.
-Beverly Daniel Tatum
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