This week’s readings were probably the most fun because they are so different. At first glance it seems as if both pieces are going to talk about how the Chinese are a “model minority,” but the information could not be more contradictory.
While Chinatown is usually seen as a place that signifies lower social status, it is commonly believed that Chinese students are obedient and very well performing. While the U.S. News and World Report seems to sustain these perceptions, Peter Kwong could not disagree more.