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model minority

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[mod-l mahy-nawr-i-tee, -nor-] / ˈmɒd l maɪˈnɔr ɪ ti, -ˈnɒr- /

noun

1. a minoritized racial, ethnic, religious, or social group, or a member of such a group, that is stereotypically viewed by the dominant group as being more successful or embodying traits more valuable to society than other such groups or individuals.

   Paradoxically, Asian Americans are perceived as both a model minority—happier, more successful, and more educated—and as perpetual foreigners.

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Etymology

Origin of model minority

First recorded in 1965–70

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Finally, Vance's wife is Indian American, representing another "model minority" group reflected in such diverse figures as Kamala Harris, Nikki Haley and Vivek Ramaswamy, among many others.

From Salon ● Aug. 18, 2024

She reflects on what he can show us about the scourge of the model minority myth.

From Slate ● Nov. 9, 2023

The story of children financially supporting their immigrant parents can feed into the myth of the Asian American model minority, which, in part, stereotypes Asian Americans as obedient, hard-working and uncomplaining.

From New York Times ● Jan. 21, 2023

“Sometimes we buy into our own model minority myth. Why did we choose not to talk about this movement, arguably the first of its kind?”

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 26, 2022

“People might look at us and think that we perfectly fit the model minority role, but we try to complexify that image through the podcast,” said Park, an entrepreneur.

From Seattle Times ● May 5, 2022