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1996 Multicultural Book Award–National Association for Multicultural Education
Foreword by Christine Sleeter
"Well written and jargon-free, this book . . . documents genuinely candid views from Asian-American students, often laden with their own prejudices and ethnocentrism."
–MultiCultural Review
"The book is a vital resource for anyone trying to make sense of the growing racial diversity in public schools."
–Keith Osajima, University of Redlands
Stacey Lee examines the development of ethnic/racial identity among Asian American students within the context of race relations at a public high school and within the larger society. Lee explores how the stereotype that Asian Americans are all high achievers affects these students and their relationships with other racial groups.
Contents: Asian Americans: The Absent Minority, the Silenced Minority, and the Model Minority • What’s in a Name? Asian American Identities at Academic High School • Academic Achievement Among Asian Americans • Constructing Race Relations • Student Voices on Race • Reflecting on the Model Minority Identity Formation
