From Yellow Peril to Model Minority: Perceived Threat by Asian Americans in Employment

Objectives. The purpose of this project is to assess (1) presence of anger toward Asian Americans “taking jobs,” and (2) whether stereotypes, feelings of competitive threat, and principles of equality predict increased presence of anger. Methods. We used an experimental list survey of 416 participan...

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Published in:Social science quarterly 2019-05, Vol.100 (3), p.565-577
Main Authors: Nguyen, Jenny, Carter, J. Scott, Carter, Shannon K.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Anger
Animosity
Asian Americans
Competition
Employment
Equality
Original Articles
Polls & surveys
Social desirability
Stereotypes
Threats
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Summary:Objectives. The purpose of this project is to assess (1) presence of anger toward Asian Americans “taking jobs,” and (2) whether stereotypes, feelings of competitive threat, and principles of equality predict increased presence of anger. Methods. We used an experimental list survey of 416 participants, which reduces social desirability effects compared to traditional surveys. Results. Findings show feelings of group competition and threat were strong predictors of presence of anger toward Asian Americans taking jobs. This anger was not associated with stereotypes as suggested by past research. Conclusions. This finding supports Blumer’s Group Position Theory, which argues that racial animosity is rooted in concerns that out-groups are vying for resources claimed by one’s own group.
ISSN:0038-4941
1540-6237
DOI:10.1111/ssqu.12612