Yellow Peril & Asian Male Threat | Asian American Poll

YELLOW PERIL & ASIAN MALE THREAT
(Updated Tuesday, Apr 1, 2008, 05:07:29 PM to reflect the 100 most recent valid responses.)

Which best describes the way in which Asian males are perceived as a threat by other American males?
Potential physical/martial threat | 8%
Economic/workplace threat | 42%
Incipient sexual/romantic rival | 13%
Intellectual/cultural threat | 23%
No real threat | 14%

Which factor contributes most to the perception of Asian males as a threat?
Growing numbers of AM/WF couples | 18%
High concentrations in top colleges and professions | 41%
Flashy displays of personal wealth | 24%
Power and wealth of Asian nations | 8%
History of Asian wars | 9%

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The Thinker,

Thanks for the compliment. I could say the same of you. I agree entirely about the need for dialogue and peaceful negotiations in that part of the world. The mounting tension there is becoming globally dangerous. I really feel that America is not taking it seriously enough. I realize they are preoccupied in their hunt for OBL and MO, but those guys are already living on borrowed time as it is. India/Pakistan on the other hand is a huge accident waiting to happen.
Both nations have had 50 years to reach an agreement on Kashmir and it is clear that neither is capable of bilateral negotiation on this particular topic. I feel that it is time for the U.N. or a third party to step in and help solve the situation. The only nation that has influence on both countries is the U.S. and I think it is important for us to take an active role in settling the Kashmir situation once and for all.
As far as China's relationship with India is concerned, I predict much more cooperation between both nations in the future however I tend to feel that both nations have a very strong sense of cultural pride and a sort of manifest destiny mentality. In essence both countries have huge 5000 year old egos which I think will limti thier interaction to some degree. Pakistan on the other hand does not possess the same strong cultural identity and tends to be more maluable and more swayed by outside influence (for better or for worse). Be it China, the U.S., Saudi Arabia, Afghanistan, Iran, etc. etc. Pakistan has always counted on the friendship of other nations. SInce independence India has always possessed a strong sense of self reliance (for better or for worse) and a belief in strategic allies only (i.e. U.S.S.R./Russia) which economically and politically speaking is probably a better policy in the long run.
I think Indias culture of self sufficiency is due in large part to a fairly new sense of empowerment. Due to waves of Muslim, non-Indian armies and the 100 years of British rule, the common Indian has been robbed the right to rule his own nation for the last 1000 years. I think the philosophy of " do for ourselves" is a partly a reaction to having things done for them (or to them) for a long while.
In the end however, it is in both India and Pakistans best interests to put aside thier hatred for one another and work out a lasting peace. But I think both nations need time for this to occur. Pakistan should continue to crack down on cross border terrorist groups and this will not happen overnight. It will also take time for Pakistan to come back to a stable democratic government. Hopefully after a few years the BJP (right of right-wing) will lose a future election in India and a more moderate, level-headed adminstration will come to power and be more willing to engage in a dialogue for lasting peace.
Seaman Friday, January 11, 2002 at 16:23:33 (PST)

AC Dropout,

You surprise me.

In effect what you are saying is that (disregarding justice system at it's core), you have more rights as a wealthy person in China because of wider acceptance of corruption there? If that’s the case, as a person accused of describing Chinese justice system as “backwater”, I find that interesting.

I personally have not bribed anyone (Ummmm.. . gifts are OK right?). However, I have seen it done many times in the areas of the world where that is the norm. When I say it’s the norm, it’s for expediting processes and trying to win some favors… nothing to guarantee, and nothing to overturn criminal legal issues.

The first time I went to China I tipped a waitress. She came running after me on the street and told me in Enlish, “We do not accept tips.” She promptly made me take it back and walked away. May be it’s not a good analogy. However, experiences like them just make me believe that briberies don’t guarantee anything, even in China.

Victor,

Like I said, there are corruptions everywhere. ;)

Anyways, I apologize for going on about this. I can see that I am getting way out of the subject of ‘Yellow Peril and Asian Male Threat’.

World Traveler Friday, January 11, 2002 at 14:06:00 (PST)

World Traveler,

Disregard my insult that I think your view of the world, although might not be vicarious, it is somewhat filtered.

I can see your point about the police action equating some sort of out right dignity for women. But the xenophobic tendency are consistent in China. If your white and bring in a Chinese girl to your hotel room at night, chances are you will be stop by the employees. Is it racism? maybe? Does it have anything to do about dignity of the girl? probably not.

Having some experience in the court system in the USA and China for my business dealings. Here is my 2 cents on individual rights:

If I was wrongly accused of a crime, and had to appear in court with capital punishment on the line. This is how is would play out.

USA: I would spend a huge some of money and take my chances in the court system to see if it would work in my favor. I would stall, bribe, and confuse the system. But there is no guarantee that it would work out in my favor.

China: I would spend huge some of money in the court system, but if I was tried or sentenced far enough away from Beijing, I could garantee my freedom with a bribes.

So in reality isn't my individual rights more protected in China's justice system. Twisted, but that is an reality.

Personally, I like political philosophy for its academics and knowledge. But as a son of a UN official, surely you can attest to how far the from the ideal people will stray when applying those ideals in real life.
AC dropout Thursday, January 10, 2002 at 23:10:30 (PST)

Seaman,

As usual, you are quite educated in world geopolitics. China and Pakistan have had a time-tested friendship, and China is loyal to old friends. Even though it is in China's interest to develop ties with India, there is no doubt that in a conflict, China would stand by Pakistan due to their strong and time-tested alliance.

However, it is in the best interest of all three countries for a continued peace in South Asia where economic development can be laid out. Peaceful resolution of the Kashmir issue is a must, but I really cannot see any solution to this dilemna in the meantime.
The Thinker Thursday, January 10, 2002 at 20:05:19 (PST)

World Traveler,

Obviously you don't have any 401k or stocks from Enron. :)

Victor Mancini Thursday, January 10, 2002 at 15:31:06 (PST)

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