This, obviously, is morally wrong, but as long as people continue to see the world through the lens of race, there are likely to be widespread injustices. It seems to me that there is no easy solution to the problem of racism and lack of social representation of the racial minorities in this country. It would be almost contrary to human biology to suggest that people should be able to

First, it masks society to the continued dearth of Asian-Americans in decision-making positions, both in government and in corporate America. It also stops people in authority from addressing the issue, because the problem is buried. Towards this, the first step is to educate people regarding the folly of the model minority. If Asian-Americans realize that there is a systemic racism that still acts to block their efforts at career advancement,

One only has to look at the technological advances Japan has provided the world to understand the importance the race as a whole places on advanced educational goals. Conclusion Throughout recent history the Asian cultures have been periodically stripped of their military abilities, however, their educational goals have always been supported. This provides a viable explanation why, today, several generations later, American Asian families place such importance on education which translates to

Introduction The PICOT question is: How does the standard health education to implement patient-specific dietary and lifestyle modifications compare to patients who receive culturally tailored diabetes education and the reduction of mean blood sugar levels among Asian Americans diagnosed for type 2 diabetes 2-3 weeks after education is provided? Problem Statement Asian-Americans are the fastest growing ethnic group, yet the exact extent to which this population can effectively treat type 2 diabetes through

Introduction Diabetes mellitus represents a chronic ailment impacting the way the human body converts food consumed into energy. The major portion of consumed food breaks down into glucose and gets discharged into the bloodstream. The human pancreas secretes the hormone, insulin, that helps employ cell blood sugar as energy. Three forms of diabetes have been identified, namely, gestational, type 1, and type 2 diabetes. In the latter, the patient’s body is

Second World War (WWII) witnessed an outbreak of activism, a form of resistance, by Native Americans, African-Americans, Asian-Americans and Chicanos, as the campaign for civil rights inspired other racial minorities in America to demand total equality for themselves. The era from the 1950s to 1970s saw dramatic changes to United States (U.S.) society, especially for ethnic/racial minorities who rallied and protested against their subordination, demanding total political and civil