The experience of being Asian in America has been rigidly defined by a framework of success and failure, huahsu writes. As the scholar erin Khuê Ninh argues in a recent book, this framework has been internalized, even by those who resist it.
College admissions makes people do strange things. This was one of the takeaways of the, in 2019, which uncovered an admissions consultant and a network of coaches and administrators who helped wealthy and famous families essentially bribe their way into selective colleges. The scandal seemed to be the twisted, if logical, end point of all the credential-stacking and résumé-padding that has become part of the process.
Ninh’s fascinating book tells the stories of scammers, grifters, and impostors—Asian Americans following the high-pressure, expectation-heavy paths that can lead down darker alleys of faux accomplishment. There is Azia Kim, who masqueraded as a Stanford undergrad for months, even persuading two students to allow her to share a dorm room. Elizabeth Okazaki did something similar there, posing as a graduate student, attending class, and sleeping at a campus lab.
Österreich Neuesten Nachrichten, Österreich Schlagzeilen
Similar News:Sie können auch ähnliche Nachrichten wie diese lesen, die wir aus anderen Nachrichtenquellen gesammelt haben.
Asian Stock Market: Rebound on subdued DXY despite fears of stagflation and poor Japan’s GDPAsian Stock Market: Rebound on subdued DXY despite fears of stagflation and poor Japan’s GDP By Sagar_Dua24 Asia DollarIndex InterestRate CPI Ukraine
Weiterlesen »
Scientists: Asian spider could spread to much of East CoastResearchers say a large spider native to East Asia that proliferated in Georgia last year could spread to much of the East Coast.
Weiterlesen »
How Pixar’s ‘Turning Red’ highlights the complexity of Asian American families“What I hope this film opens up is a conversation for those in the Asian community. When you’re a young person, you’re going to disappoint your parents,” Sandra Oh told NBCAsianAmerica. “It’s natural and you need to find your own way.”
Weiterlesen »
Large invasive Asian spiders could spread along East CoastAn invasive Asian spider species that can grow up to four inches long has found a foothold in backyards across Georgia and is poised to spread north along the East Coast, according to University of Georgia researchers.
Weiterlesen »
‘Turning Red’ Director Domee Shi Made An ‘Asian Tween Fever Dream’ About PubertyThe movie is Shi's feature directorial debut following her Oscar-winning Pixar short, “Bao,' and delightfully captures the messiness of being 13.
Weiterlesen »
Police Searching For Group Of Burglars Potentially Targeting Asian-Owned Businesses In Philadelphia, Montgomery CountyPolice are searching for a group of burglars potentially targeting Asian-owned businesses in Philadelphia and Montgomery County. MattPetrillo reports.
Weiterlesen »