Yellow Peril & Asian Male Threat | Asian American Poll

YELLOW PERIL & ASIAN MALE THREAT
(Updated Tuesday, Apr 1, 2008, 05:07:27 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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Educated Student,

As an Asian, I find the movie/book Joy Luck Club is somewhat whitewashed, and it perpetuates a lot of stereotypes about Asia and Asian Americans. Its one Asian American's persepective/experience, not all Asian/Asian Americans.
Asian History Buff Wednesday, February 27, 2002 at 14:20:44 (PST)

AM Truth,

"That's why I don't wave the flag because this is still a racist country here for the "Select FEW."

It doesn't matter what color you are, gender preference you prefer or your sex, we all experience racism to one degree or another. Racism isn't just for a select few, but it often feels that way, doesn't it? Especially when you are the one being targeted. I'm not Asian, but being Asian--or any race for that matter--is only a small part of who you/we are. And I believe if you go in with the attitude that people are going to perceive you in a certain way, because you are of a certain race, then you will definitly get what you expect. That old self-fulfilling prophecy at work! Prejudice comes in many forms; race, education, socio-economics, physical appearance....... One could go on and on. The bottom line is this, it doesn't matter who you are or how bad your situation is, there are always other people out there in the world who would love to be in your shoes. We have it good here in the U.S., no matter what anyone says. And are we really the only country that is racist? I think not. I bet if you looked at your life and took inventory of all you have to be thankful for, perhaps your attitude might soften a little. I'm not saying life is perfect here, but if you can't find fulfilment and happiness in this country, then you might be hard pressed to find it in another--that's not to say other countries are inferior to ours in any way, but I will admit I'm partial to this one:) I'm inclinded to think it's all about attitude. Keeping a good attitude about life can often be a struggle, but it's something we would all benefit from, I think. Take care:)
Not Asian, but Does It Really Matter? Thursday, February 14, 2002 at 11:32:32 (PST)

No. What you do find is that the racial blame has been shifted from the usual Blacks, Hispanics and Asians to the Arab population.

So while the attention is now on them and not on asians you may feel a sigh of relief for now. But don't sigh too long because it won't before long before Asians will be targeted again for whatever stupid ass reason this country gives it and we all will have to deal with this BullShit again!

That's why I don't wave the flag because this is still a racist country here for the "Select FEW".

Open your eyes. Knowledge is power but you must see from the heart where man's intentions are. Be Still like a pond and let the dirt flow away to reveal the truth.
AM Truth Monday, February 11, 2002 at 01:08:12 (PST)

I would use a word other than "evidence" in your Joy Luck Club comment.
AM Sunday, February 03, 2002 at 19:30:15 (PST)

I believe that non-Asian males only perceive Asian males as a threat because of the fact that Asians make a larger population of the world. In Deborah Tanner's "You Just Don't Understand: Men and Women in Conversation," she points out that a male's perspective in life, especially in conversion, is a view of independance. Certainly, a group of men would be dominated by only sheer numbers by a larger group of men. It is generally the dominance that is perceived as the need of freedom, which can describe this threat by other American males. Granted that there is not a larger population of Asian people in America, but if one stops to think, one would find that the world is predominately Asian. I would think that the culture in Asia is one of strict rules, possibly more than other non-Asian cultures. Most Asian parents strive to push their children hard, and Asian children learn quickly that receiving a bad grade means severe punishment. Although, it is not to say that non-Asian people do not have this particular way toward their children, it is just that the Asian mentality of disapproval for children seems very strong. The Joy Luck Club movie is evidence of how Chinese families are. It maybe slightly stereotypical, but it is not far from the truth. Many Chinese parents encourge or force their children in playing some type of musical instrument. However, during this post-September 11 era, one must remember that an Asian American really does not pose any threat to anyone. An Asian American is like any other American, who is working for the American Dream, which this great nation provides for a multi-ethnic culture where racism is almost non-existant. The only threat that one might find is if one slacks off and doesn't work as hard.
Educated Student Sunday, January 27, 2002 at 01:13:08 (PST)

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