Explain How the "Model Minority" Stereotype May Be Harmful for Asian

question 79

Essay

Explain how the "model minority" stereotype may be harmful for Asian Americans and other minority groups.

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Definitions:

Cones

Photoreceptor cells in the retina of the eye responsible for color vision and functioning best in relatively bright light.

Rods

Photoreceptor cells in the retina of the eye that are sensitive to low light levels and contribute to black-and-white vision.

Trichromatic Theory

The theory of color vision suggesting that three types of cones in the retina each make a maximal chemical response to one of three colors—blue, green, or red.

Color Sensitive Cones

Photoreceptor cells in the retina of the eye that are responsible for color vision under bright light conditions.