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

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  • Jenny Nguyen
  • J. Scott Carter
  • Shannon K. Carter

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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.

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  • Jenny Nguyen & J. Scott Carter & Shannon K. Carter, 2019. "From Yellow Peril to Model Minority: Perceived Threat by Asian Americans in Employment," Social Science Quarterly, Southwestern Social Science Association, vol. 100(3), pages 565-577, May.
    • Handle: RePEc:bla:socsci:v:100:y:2019:i:3:p:565-577
    DOI: 10.1111/ssqu.12612
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