Important Challenge for Asian Americans to Address in the Post-1965 Context of Today
Prompt: What do you see as an important challenge for Asian Americans to address in the post-1965 context of today? What are your hopes for Asian America? And why?
Reading Book: A New History of Asian America by Shelley Sang-Hee Lee Chapter 12 & Chapter 13
The Reflection includes three parts:
1.) A point of view that challenges your thinking - paraphrase a passage or idea from a reading or video to explain how it presents a perspective on a specific topic that challenges your thinking; (c) cite the source
criteria 1 - present the point of view of the author/speaker; bold highlight the subject
criteria 2 - explain specifically how your thinking is challenged by the point of view you have presented...ex: how did you think before? and how do you think now?
criteria 3 - cite the passage or idea
for a reading: include author's last name and page number; example: (Chan, 45).
for a video: include video title and timestamp; example: (Asian American History in 4 Minutes, 4:01)
2.)Response to prompt - answer to the week's prompt based on your thoughts on the assigned readings and videos
criteria 1 - answer the prompt in full based on your reflections and in an informed way
criteria 2 - write clearly so that your ideas are understandable
extra credit - a cited reference to an assigned reading or video that is well-informed and relevant can earn an additional extra credit point. make sure to use bold font for any cited references you include.
for a reading: cite by author's last name and page number (ex: Lee, 38)
for a video: cite by video title (ex: "Asian American History in 4 Minutes")
3.)Questions for further thinking - two genuine questions that you have based on the week's readings or videos
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An Important Challenge for Asian Americans to Address in the Post-1965 Context of Today
An essential challenge for Asian Americans to address in the post-1965 context of today is their often overlooked and ignored history and identity. With continued movement in this era, it is essential to recognize the diversity and complexity of Asian American identities and histories. This effort includes challenging the stereotypes and racism that Asian Americans are often subjected to and advocating for the rights and needs of the community. The population also faces a lack of representation in politics and other forms of public leadership (Shelley, 2013). Although Asian Americans make up a significant portion of the population, they are still underrepresented in many levels of government and positions of power and influence.
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