VIDEO: 'You speak English so clearly': Asian Americans share how microaggressions influence self-identity
'You speak English so clearly': Asian Americans share how microagressions influence self-identity
The Social Tracking of Asian Americans in the U.S. (STAATUS) Index is an annual assessment of attitudes and stereotypes of Asian Americans. This year, the survey is created from a representative sample of 5,113 Americans across racial groups, demographics and geographies nationally.
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It finds that Americans are more likely to question the loyalty of Asian Americans to the U.S. over their county of origin, even for those born here.
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According to the report, those who believe Asian Americans are more loyal to their country of origin increased from 20% to 33% over the past year.
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- 71% of Asian American respondents say they are discriminated against in the U.S. today.
- Asian Americans are among the least likely to feel like they belong and are accepted in the U.S., especially younger Asian Americans.
- Only 29% of Asian American respondents (vs. 61% of white respondents and 33% of Black respondents) completely agree that they feel that they belong and are accepted in the U.S., the lowest of all racial groups.
- 21% of respondents agree that Asian Americans are at least partly responsible for COVID-19. This is up from 15% in 2021.
- 32% of respondents agree Asian Americans are more loyal to their perceived country of origin than to the U.S., as compared to 20% in 2021.
Violence against Asian Americans have been on the rise. The Center for the Study of Hate and Extremism at California State University, San Bernardino have found anti-Asian hate crimes increased 339% in 2021 compared to 2020.
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Similarly, AAPI Data that one in six Asian American adults experienced a hate crime or hate incident in 2021, up from one in eight in 2020.
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The study's respondents reflect that most in the U.S. are aware of the rise in attacks against Asian Americans and 72% believe anti-Asian American racism should be addressed.
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Suggested solutions for policymakers and community leaders
- Education: The need for more education and information on Asian American history and experiences is clear. The survey identifies a low level of knowledge about Asian American history, cultural events, and prominent individuals - education is core to growing awareness and fostering understanding.
- Drive narrative change in media and entertainment to expand beyond stereotypical roles
- Conduct more research to understand problems and challenges