Statistics
Between March 19, 2020, and May 13, 2020, approximately how many incidents of anti-Asian American discrimination were reported
1,900
What did President Trump like to call Covid19
Chinese Virus
A virus that spread throughout the world around March 2020 creating a global pandemic.
Covid-19
What is a possible factor that leads to increased anxiety, depression, and sleep problems?
Discrimination
In the study what percent of participants reported an increase in anxiety?
41%
What politician would refer to Covid-19 as “Kung Flu”?
Donald Trump
A minority group, defined by factors such as ethnicity, race, or religion, whose members are perceived to be achieving a higher socioeconomic status in comparison to the overall population average.
Model Minority Myth
TRUE OR FALSE: Subtle communications of hostility have to be conscious or intentional on the part of the perpetrator to have an impact.
False
During the COVID-19 pandemic, what percentage of Asian Americans reported an increase in discrimination?
29% of participants reported increased discrimination
How much of a role does social media play in social support for Asian and Asian Americans?
Social media plays a significant role in providing social support for Asian and Asian Americans. Platforms like TikTok, Twitter, Instagram, and community-specific forums allow individuals to connect with others who share similar experiences, challenges, and identities. These platforms provide spaces for Asians and Asian Americans to share stories, resources, and advice, fostering a sense of community and solidarity.
A term for Whites’ perception of Asian immigration as an existential threat to Western values and systems.
Yellow Peril
What effects on the body/mind is discrimination associated with?
Increased anxiety
Depression
Chronic disease
Sleep disruption
According to a recent Pew Research Center poll, what percent of Asian people said that it was more common for people to express racism against Asians now in comparison to before the pandemic?
39%
What factors contribute to the widespread underreporting of hate crimes? How does this lack of reporting contribute to the covert perpetuation of racism in today's society?
Worries of not being believed
Worries of not being taken seriously
Lack of trust in legal systems/legal authority
Reference to the tendency for Whites to treat Asian Americans as outsiders or like they do not belong in their own country, which has been linked to lower levels of social belonging and life satisfaction.
Perpetual Foreigner
To what degree does discrimination affect mental and physical health?
Psychological distress: Discrimination can lead to feelings of stress, anxiety, depression, and anger.
What percentage of participants reported an increase in social support since the pandemic began? Why may social support be important regarding mental health?
39%
Emotional support: Having someone to confide in, share feelings with, and receive empathy from can help individuals manage stress and cope with difficult emotions. Emotional support provides validation of one's experiences and feelings, reducing feelings of loneliness and isolation.
To what degree do you believe former President Donald Trump contributed to discrimination against Asian/Asian Americans during the pandemic? Do you think the level of anti-Asian sentiment during that period would have significantly differed if he had not been in office?
Trump's use of terms like "China virus" and "Kung flu" contributed to the stigmatization of Asians and fueled anti-Asian sentiment.
His rhetoric may have emboldened individuals with prejudiced attitudes, leading to incidents of discrimination and hate crimes against Asians.
Define “alien in own land.” How is this relevant to the current day? How does it perpetuate harmful stereotypes?
Definition: A feeling of being marginalized or estranged within a place that should be familiar or home.
It's relevant because people are facing discrimination every day. Alien in own land can cause people to feel like an outsider and out of place.
It perpetuates harmful stereotypes by reinforcing the idea that certain individuals or groups do not belong in their own communities or countries. This perpetuation can occur through the portrayal of marginalized individuals as "foreign" or "other."
How does the discrimination that Asian and Asian Americans experience correlate with them experiencing an increase in mental, physical, and sleep health problems?
Psychologically, experiencing discrimination can lead to chronic stress, anxiety, depression, and feelings of alienation or worthlessness.
Continued discrimination can cause chronic and cumulative stress. This contributes to “wear and tear” on your body.