Perceptions of Minority Invisibility Among Asian American Professionals
Titel:
Perceptions of Minority Invisibility Among Asian American Professionals
Auteur:
Sun, Wei Starosta, William J.
Verschenen in:
Howard journal of communications
Paginering:
Jaargang 17 (2006) nr. 2 pagina's 119-142
Jaar:
2006-07-01
Inhoud:
Minority invisibility often goes unnoticed by those of the communication discipline. “Invisibility” denies the existence of racial concerns by consciously or unconsciously, deliberately or non-deliberately downplaying, ignoring, or oversimplifying them. It manifests itself as color blindness, claims of reverse discrimination, the belief in a model minority, and exaggerated/negative/purposeful racial displays by those of the mainstream. Fourteen Asian American professionals were interviewed in-depth about their perceptions of invisibility, imposing an etic framework of self, own group, other groups, and possible solutions over the reported emic themes. Most co-researchers reported invisibility, if not for themselves personally, then for their group or for other co-cultural groups. Many of these thought it best to accept invisibility, to work harder, and to swallow their frustration without comment. What is common, if sometimes subtle, for these 14 may be more egregious for others of less means and professional attainment.
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