The Asian American Achievement Paradox
The Asian American Achievement Paradox
- August 4, 2015
- Jennifer Lee, sociology professor, is featured by Inside Higher Ed Aug. 4, 2015
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From Inside Higher Ed:
Jennifer Lee, a professor of sociology at the University of California, Irvine, and
Min Zhou, a professor of sociology … sought to determine the factors behind high levels
of Asian American achievement. Using a combination of in-person interviews, quantitative
data from survey and historical facts, found that Asian culture -- which is often
credited for the high rates of success for Asian Americans -- actually had little
to do with it. … Lee and Zhou answered questions about their new book ….
For the full story, please visit https://www.insidehighered.com/news/2015/08/04/authors-discuss-reasoning-behind-high-levels-asian-american-achievement.
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