Colleges Faulted for Not Considering Differences in Asian-American Groups.

Magner, Denise K.

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ERIC Number: EJ457825

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1993

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Colleges Faulted for Not Considering Differences in Asian-American Groups.

Magner, Denise K.

Chronicle of Higher Education, v39 n23 pA32-34 Feb 10 1993

Activists say colleges have a tendency to view all Asian Americans as a "model minority" succeeding without need for affirmative action. Demographic diversity of Asian Americans raises complex questions for institutions, who are unable to provide for needs of refugees, recent immigrants, and native-born Americans in two dozen ethnic subgroups. (MSE)

Descriptors: Activism, Affirmative Action, Asian Americans, College Students, Cultural Differences, Ethnic Groups, Higher Education, Immigrants, Refugees, Student Characteristics, Student Needs

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive

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Language: English

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