Race, Ethnicity, and Culture: Contemporary Issues in Asian America

Harvard HGSE

The Asian American population in the United States is projected to reach 46 million by 2060, yet traditional discourse on race often limits educators’ understanding of key factors affecting students of Asian descent. This module examines salient issues in Asian America—from racial stereotypes and ethnic identity to student mental health and education policies and practices. It promotes critical analysis of the historical, sociopolitical, and familial contexts shaping Asian American…