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Civil Rights and Asian Americans

Year: 1997

Type: article

Abstract: Asian American community composed of no less than 20 different ethnic groups is one of the most diverse and complex minority groups in the nation. This article examines the civil rights perspective on Asian Americans through a historical account of major Asian immigrant groups who have experienced and are confronting institutionalized discrimination and violence; and analyzes contemporary civil rights issues affecting Asian Americans in the areas of public and higher education, the work place, and voting rights.

Source: The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

DOI: 10.15453/0191-5096.2394

Authors: Gerson David, Jan Lin

Institutions: Western Michigan University, University of Houston, Amherst College

Language: English

Topic: Asian American and Pacific Histories

Subfield: Cultural Studies

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Reduced inequalities, Peace, justice, and strong institutions

Open Access status: bronze

OpenAlex ID: W627898532

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Cites: 27

Cited by: 4

Related to: 10