Being Considered Panethnic for Many of These Cambodian Students Was

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Essay

Being considered panethnic for many of these Cambodian students was seen as a positive label. However, it also has negative consequences for their group, for other Asians, and for racial and ethnic relations in America. Discuss why, despite some advantages, embracing a panethnic identity can be seen as negative for the future of American ethnic relations. What do we stand to lose if all Asian Americans (or Latinos) only choose the route of panethnicity in future generations?

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Definitions:

Myopia

A vision condition also known as nearsightedness, where distant objects appear blurry while close objects are seen clearly.

Refractory Error

Refractive error is a common eye disorder involving inaccuracies in the focusing of light on the retina, leading to blurred vision, which can be corrected by glasses, contact lenses, or surgery.

Acute Central Vision

The ability to see objects clearly and sharply in the central part of the visual field, essential for tasks requiring fine detail.

Auricle

The external portion of the ear, which captures sound waves and directs them into the ear canal.