Model minority myth tied to ongoing anti-Asian discrimination in Houston, study finds

Nearly 40% report discrimination as stereotypes like the “model minority” myth continue to shape daily experiences.

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Nearly 40% of Asian residents in the Houston area reported experiencing discrimination in the past year, with researchers pointing to persistent stereotypes such as the “model minority” myth as a factor shaping those experiences. The Kinder Institute’s Asian American Community Study, based on responses from about 2,100 adult…