Model Minority
There are racial minorities that have experienced more success than others. These groups then set an example which can mask structural racism in society, suggesting that the American dream is attainable if you are subordinate group of people. The best example of a model minority in the United States of America is the Asian American community.
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“One of the most important things we adults can do for young children is to model the kind of person we would like them to be.”
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