The image of perpetually foreign Asians is deeply embedded in American society yet often left unnoticed or taken for face value.  This stereotype hinders Asian Americans, often unknowingly on the part of both perpetrator and victim.  Conceptions tied in with the portrayal of the perpetually foreign “Asian,” including the inability to fully speak and comprehend English and fundamental differences in thinking, introduce limitations to Asian Americans looking to advance in American society.  Often Asian Americans are passed over for promotions because of common conceptions of “fundamental differences” or a lack of adequate communication skills, which limit the effectiveness of Asian Americans in higher level positions.
 
 

Click here to go Back to "Perpetual Foreigners"
Click here to Go Back to the Main Stereotypes Page
Click here to Go Back Home