A second-annual survey on the attitudes toward Asian Americans shows some progress in education and media representation, but a lot of room to improve.
in diversity, equity and inclusion discussions."Many times in corporations, we're left out of diversity slates when it comes to hiring diversity, which are typically considered Black and Brown or female [individuals]," Toda says.Researchers say the model minority myth, that Asian Americans are highly educated and highly paid, masks inequities across gender and ethnic background.
A majority, 71%, of Asian American respondents say they are discriminated against in the U.S. today. Asian Americans are among the least likely members of a racial group to feel like they belong and are accepted in the U.S., according to the survey, particularly among younger people.
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