Asian American
For this paper assignment, you will be required to answer the following central question: drawing on course readings (attached fields), class lectures, and section discussions, how would you define “Asian American” as a category of social difference? That is, rather than describing “Asian American” as a homogenous or fixed biological construct, in what ways might we approach this term as a social category (re)produced over time—and one that is constituted by differences, tensions, and divergence? How have meanings affixed to “Asian American” shifted across time—and what roles have legislative policies, practices, and popular culture informed this term? Please be specific and provide concrete examples.
5 pages min
at least 5 primary and secondary sources
12-point font, 1 inch margins, paginated, double space
Bibliography
Chicago OR MLA Citation
Answer PreviewAsians have been in America for a long period of time. Some of the first Asians to settle in America can be traced back to the 19th century. Then, they had come to America seeking job opportunities as construction workers or as mining workers. Most of the people to settle in America first were the Chinese who were more accustomed to these jobs. There were later joined by the Japanese who came to the country in search for agriculture and business opportunities…