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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

“Beef” drives the Asian American model minority myth off a cliff.

From Seattle Times ● Apr. 17, 2023

“It’s so tied up in the model minority expectation, of who’s allowed to be anything other than perfect,” she said.

From New York Times ● Nov. 4, 2022

Paves added that the model minority stereotype can also create the perception that this isn’t a problem in the community.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 22, 2022