If anyone cares for the plight of Hmong Americans, rather than using their ethnicity as a pawn to further “the narrative” (see below), they’ll naturally oppose affirmative action.
Because penalizing Asians in college admissions *hurts* the Hmong more than any other group.
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Because penalizing Asians in college admissions *hurts* the Hmong more than any other group.
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The Hmong (a group from Laos, many of whom were settled as refugees) underperform academically and in terms of median income compared to other Asians.
So yes, they are “obscured” in that sense. But considering that a below-average Asian student has a 6% chance of admission into
So yes, they are “obscured” in that sense. But considering that a below-average Asian student has a 6% chance of admission into
US medical schools while a similarly-qualified Black student stands a 56% chance of acceptance, this discrimination hurts the Hmong who are penalized as if they are in fact, privileged.
Of course elite mainstream discourse, instead of promoting meritocracy to help the Hmong,
Of course elite mainstream discourse, instead of promoting meritocracy to help the Hmong,
uses the symbolism of Sunisa Lee’s Olympic Gold in gymnastics to do the exact opposite.
Here, they admit the quiet part out loud - that the narrative of merit, hard work and resilience must not be bolstered by her medaling.
Here, they admit the quiet part out loud - that the narrative of merit, hard work and resilience must not be bolstered by her medaling.
They contextualize her win without realizing that the sacrifices made by her family + community to help does not in any way negate merit as a main driver of success.
In fact, it’s a big part of Asian American success. Once again, elite discourse is out of touch with reality.
In fact, it’s a big part of Asian American success. Once again, elite discourse is out of touch with reality.
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