Approximately a quarter of U.S. residents perceive Chinese Americans as a potential danger.
New Report Unveils Perspectives of Asian Americans in the U.S.
Got a shocker? Over a quarter of Americans fear Chinese Americans pose a threat to society and national security, argues a survey by The Asian American Foundation - a non-profit committed to combatting anti-Asian prejudice and delivering helpful resources.
Delving deeper, the study showed that a whopping 40% of Americans believe Asian Americans have stronger loyalties to their origin countries rather than the U.S., a number that's doubled since 2021.
Norman Chen, the CEO of The Asian American Foundation, expressed his concerns in a statement. "The worrying trend is the growing belief that Asian Americans are more attached to their heritage countries than America proper - a reflection of the persistent stereotype of the 'perpetual foreigner,'" Chen remarked.
The report, known as the STAATUS Index, polled nearly 5,000 individuals aged 16 and up online. As the U.S. commemorates Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, this revelation couldn't be timelier.
Chen shared his opinion that the survey "provides a jarring reflection of a disconnection between the stereotypes surrounding Asian Americans and our lived realities. This gap impacts our safety, sense of belonging, and opportunities for prosperity in this nation."
More troubling details included the fact that only 44% of Americans strongly disagree with the internment of Japanese Americans during WWII, and 63% of Asian Americans feel wary in everyday environments and apprehensive about future discrimination.
Despite these unsettling numbers, a majority of Americans back initiatives aimed at uplifting Asian American communities, with 41% supporting legislation that mandates teaching Asian American history at schools.
Interestingly, younger Americans turn to social media platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube to learn about Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders, as per the study.
In partnership with LAAUNCH and the Asian American Research Initiative, The Asian American Foundation's report gives a clear picture of the ongoing challenges faced by Asian Americans in the U.S. A detailed analysis can be found on their resources page.
- The Asian American Foundation, in their latest report, reveals that a significant 40% of Americans agree Asian Americans have stronger loyalties to their origin countries instead of the U.S., a concerning statistic that has doubled since 2021.
- Expressing concern over the increasing belief that Asian Americans are more attached to their heritage countries, CEO of The Asian American Foundation, Norman Chen, stated that the survey paint a jarring reflection of a disconnection between the stereotypes of Asian Americans and their lived realities.
- The survey, part of The Asian American Foundation's STAATUS Index, also found that only 44% of Americans strongly disagree with the internment of Japanese Americans during WWII, highlighting persistent prejudices against Asian Americans.
- In a positive note, the report reveals that a majority of Americans back initiatives aimed at uplifting Asian American communities, with 41% supporting legislation mandating Asian American history teaching at schools, suggesting potential pathways for change and inclusivity in politics and general-news discourse.
