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The document (essay) talks about how model minority has been affecting the lives of new generation of Asian Americans on College admissions as well as academic in general and the importance of CRT (counterstorytelling) on this issues. The ideas and arguments written on Tara Yosso's "Why use critica...

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Easter Nichole A. Evangelista

Prof. Kendall Smith

English 101

July 20, 2024

Beyond the Bamboo Ceiling: Asian American Education Narratives

In many classrooms, there's often a standout student who excels in academics, plays

musical instruments, and is involved in various activities. Making a narrative of a model

student that might end up in elite college and universities such as Harvard or Princeton.

Someone who might be a CEO or a Doctor one day. This image often brings to mind Asian

American students, reinforcing the stereotype that they always achieve top grades. This

stereotype shapes perceptions, assuming Asian Americans are naturally skilled in subjects

like Science and Math. In fact, when an Asian American student struggles in these areas, they

might hear comments like, "Isn’t Math supposed to be easy for you?" This overlooks their

individual challenges and perpetuates a narrow view of their abilities. These stereotypes also

sideline Asian Americans from discussions about marginalized groups in education and

professions, focusing solely on perceived cultural traits rather than their diverse experiences.

In "Why Use Critical Race Theory and Counterstorytelling to Analyze the Chicana/o

Educational Pipeline?"Tara Yosso, an educator and author, argues how stories can

significantly shape people's experience of education and how society views them. Yosso

contrasts majoritarian storytelling, which simplifies people's experiences into stereotypes and

typically reflects the perspectives of the dominant majority, with CRT or Critical Race theory.

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Meanwhile, CRT uses narratives that challenge and break down these dominant stories by

focusing on the real-life experiences and viewpoints of marginalized communities as Yosso

claims, “Critical Race Theory's framework offers scholars, practitioners, and educators tools

to identify and challenge race and racism as a deeply embedded aspect of U.S. life.” (Yosso,

2005). This approach aims to uncover the complexities and realities faced by minority groups

in America, including Asian Americans, shedding light on their unique struggles and

contributions often overlooked in mainstream narratives. By promoting a deeper and more

nuanced understanding of race and education, CRT and counter storytelling strive to create

more inclusive, fair, and empowering educational environments and societal perceptions.

The way stories are told and shared is crucial because it shapes how people

understand the world and everything in it. If narratives only reflect majority perspectives, it

can perpetuate stereotypes and overlook the true diversity of experiences. This can lead to a

view of the world that's biased and doesn't accurately reflect reality. To empower groups and

communities, like Asian Americans, whose stories, cultures, and values have been

oversimplified or misrepresented in stereotypes, it's essential to adopt narratives aligned with

Critical Race Theory (CRT). This approach challenges conventional storytelling and

highlights marginalized voices by promoting a more nuanced and inclusive understanding of

societal issues that these groups and communities are facing. The concepts of Critical Race

Theory embedded within counter-narratives offer ways to reshape the understanding of racial

dynamics. By employing various narrative strategies, these methods aim to promote fairness,

empowerment, and the visibility of marginalized communities. For example,

counter-storytelling can debunk the “Model Minority Myth” that portrays Asian Americans

as exemplifying successful assimilation into American society through attributes like

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