Myths, Misunderstandings Often Keep Blacks, Asians Apart.

Mercer, Joye; Morgan, Joan

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ERIC Number: EJ417587

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Publication Date: 1990

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Myths, Misunderstandings Often Keep Blacks, Asians Apart.

Mercer, Joye; Morgan, Joan

Black Issues in Higher Education, v7 n14 p13-15,18-20,22-24 Sep 13 1990

Discusses tensions between Asian American and Black students on college campuses and describes mutual misconceptions. Many Blacks are uneasy about competing with Asians, whereas Asians resent affirmative action policies which exclude them. Describes efforts by Black and Asian faculty members to bring the two groups together. (DM)

Descriptors: Asian Americans, Black Colleges, Ethnic Stereotypes, Higher Education, Intergroup Relations, Minority Groups, Racial Attitudes, Universities

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Language: English

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