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ABOUT ASIAN AMERICANS common misunderstandings - not all the same - extre...
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ABOUT ASIAN AMERICANS
common misunderstandings
common misunderstandings
- not all the same - extremely diverse
- not foreigners - don't orientalize
- not model minority - don't assimilate
1st generation
tradition, protocols, formality, titles
respect for elders, authority
harmony, unity, conformity
duty and obligation
2nd generation
individualistic- want rights, freedom
caught between 2 worlds
exploring, open to new ideas, getting in touch with their passion/ desires
- in land of opportunity and freedom
2nd gen: looking for role models + mentors, need affirmation and empowerment
common AA traits
strong family ties
self-reliant
sensitive - don't tease
mediated relationship building/ communication
LOYALTY
hard working
reserved
pursuing American dream
relational, communal
conflict aversive
comfort zone
event oriented - not so punctual
culture vs. gospel
performance oriented
moralistic
need for:
grace
forgiveness
bamboo ceiling:
hard to get past middle level mgt
style of leadership more collaborative, teamwork
MESSAGE TO LISTENING AUDIENCE:
INFORM - get to know us Asians, work with them, open new worlds of relationship, hospitality
INVITE - get involved, encourage to put your faith into action, you have so much to offer and to contribute
both - Love your neighbor
dedicated
RESPECT, acceptance, celebrate + be celebrated
take time: take it slow, for some come from homogeneous setting
+ immigration timeline
here in DC, it's very ethnically diverse:
Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese, Thai, Filipino, Indian, etc.
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