Asian American Population Growth

Definition

Asian American Population Growth refers to the increase in individuals who identify as Asian within the United States. This growth is primarily due to immigration from various Asian countries.

Analogy

Think of a garden where you've been planting more and more tulips (Asian population) over time. Initially, there were only a few tulip plants, but with consistent planting (immigration), the number of tulips has significantly increased.

Related terms

Immigration and Nationality Act of 1965: Legislation that ended quotas based on nationality and allowed for an increase in immigration from Asia.

Model Minority Stereotype: The stereotype that Asians are hardworking, successful, intelligent, and have strong family values; often used to downplay racism or discrimination faced by other minority groups.

Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882: The first significant law restricting immigration into the United States targeting a specific ethnic group; it was not fully repealed until 1943.