Geographic Constructions of Race: The Midwest Asian American Students Union

This case study was focused on the establishment of the Midwest Asian American Students Union (MAASU) as a racial project reflecting students' articulations of a regional, panethnic identity in response to racism. A critical race theory lens was used to analyze interviews with 13 MAASU founders...

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Published in:Journal of college student development 2017-09, Vol.58 (6), p.872-890
Main Authors: Kodama, Corinne M, Poon, OiYan A, Manzano, Lester J, Sihite, Ester U
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Asian American Students
Asian Americans
Case Studies
Civil rights
Classism
College campuses
College Students
Critical race theory
Critical Theory
Educational leadership
Higher education
Identity
Identity formation
Minority & ethnic groups
Minority students
Multiculturalism & pluralism
Parent teacher conferences
Peer Relationship
Political activism
Population
Race
Racial Bias
Racial Identification
Racial identity
Racism
Resilience (Psychology)
Resistance
Semi Structured Interviews
Social environment
Social networks
Social Support Groups
Student Experience
Student Interests
Student Leadership
Student Needs
Student Unions
Theory
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Summary:This case study was focused on the establishment of the Midwest Asian American Students Union (MAASU) as a racial project reflecting students' articulations of a regional, panethnic identity in response to racism. A critical race theory lens was used to analyze interviews with 13 MAASU founders. Findings highlight the role of social context (in particular, geographic place) and peer networks in racial formation and panethnic identity development, reveal an important historical moment in Asian American college student experiences and resistance to racism and isolation, and provide insights into how student affairs can better support Asian American students.
ISSN:0897-5264
1543-3382
1543-3382
DOI:10.1353/csd.2017.0069