The Supreme Court’s decision on the two college admission cases in June 2023 has left the 3,400+ colleges and universities in the country (both private and public institutions of higher education) rushing to review and revise their admission practices. By declaring the admission policies of Harvard University and the University of South Carolina had violated … Continue reading The Effects of SCOTUS Decision on One University – by Dr. Julia Wai-Yin So→
Having worked in the US for the last 40 some years, I was once a target of character assassination (CA). That experience prompted me to write this article to raise awareness that being a member of a minoritized group can put us at an additional risk of being targeted. This article explores the association between … Continue reading Stereotype and Character Assassination – by Julia Wai-Yin So→
You were at a house-warming party hosted by your immigrant friends from Mexico who just bought their first home. Your excitement was genuine. As you hugged your friend and his wife, you said, “I am so happy for you and your new home, especially in this neighborhood. Unlike other Latino immigrants, you are so accomplished.” … Continue reading Microaggression and Stereotype – by Julia Wai-Yin So→
In the 1960s, sociologist Harold Garfinkel founded a new field of inquiry called ethnomethodology. As such, Garfinkel uses the term indexing to describe how we depend on whatever information and experience we have to make sense of every social context. We call this social cues. For example, when a man in the US meets a … Continue reading Let’s Deconstruct the Stereotype – Dr. Julia Wai-Yin So→
Do you recall the first time you stepped into an international business reception at a major hotel and found yourself amidst a sea of Asian faces? If so, you may also have noticed a diversity of Asian cultures and conversations in some incomprehensible languages: Cantonese Chinese, Hindi, Korean, Malay, Mandarin Chinese, Thai, Vietnamese, and perhaps others. If … Continue reading Understanding Asian American Communication — by Dr. Julia Wai-Yin So→
The first day of the year in the lunar calendar is to many Chinese, Koreans, and Vietnamese who live outside their home countries, the most important festival of the new year that they celebrate. Other Asian ethnic groups may join the festivity in their neighborhoods even though they observe their owe New Year days. For … Continue reading Asians Celebrate the New Year – by Dr. Julia Wai-Yin So→
ASIAN AMERICANS IN THE USA Asian Americans comprise about 5.6% of the United States. Among them, the Chinese Americans, with 3.79 million—constitute the largest Asian ethnic group in the U.S. Most of them arrived at this country in three separate immigration waves, each characterized by its own set of reasons for migration. The first wave … Continue reading Chinese Americans: Railroads to Fiber Optics – by Dr. Julia Wai-Yin So→
Do you recall the last time you heard a casual remark about the stereotype of one particular racial/ethnic group? These are not blatant racist jokes, but stereotypical comments such as: “White men can’t jump.” “Latinos are lazy.” “Blacks are better runners.” “Natives are drunks.” “Asians can’t drive.”
To honor the success of Asian Americans in this country, I would like to highlight the professional lives of five prominent Asian female executives. They have demonstrated a sense of pride in their own heritage and that this has not diminished their professional success in the western world. They are among the most powerful women … Continue reading Asian American Women Executives You Should Know — by Dr. Julia Wai-Yin So→
Not long ago, Texas made history. It became a majority minority state. In other words, the minorities together make up more than 50% of the population. Here in Texas, diversity is a buzzword. Not only does it attract attention, it gets people excited, who now want to jump on the bandwagon to organize diversity initiatives … Continue reading When Minorities become the Majority — by Dr. Julia Wai-Yin So→
