Degree Name
BS
Department
Sociology
College
Family, Home, and Social Sciences
Defense Date
2024-05-22
Publication Date
2024-06-04
First Faculty Advisor
Dr. Scott R. Sanders
First Faculty Reader
Dr. Jonathan Jarvis
Honors Coordinator
Dr. Michael R. Cope
Keywords
Asian American, Prestigious Occupation, Diversity, Southeast Asian, Employment Barriers, East Asian, Mixed Asian, Immigration
Abstract
The phenomena of Asians exceeding Non-Hispanic Whites in education and income has been thoroughly documented and researched. However, existing research has often overlooked whether this achievement translates into access to prestigious occupations. Moreover, the predominant focus on East Asian perspectives with educational attainment and success frameworks neglects the experiences of Southeast or mixed Asian individuals. This quantitative study examines the unique experiences of East, Southeast, and mixed-race Asian Americans, in gaining entry to prestigious occupations. It seeks to understand the diversity within the broader Asian American population and dispel notions surrounding the homogeneity of the Asian experience.
BYU ScholarsArchive Citation
Fox Soug, Kyli, "Occupational Prestige Among East, Southeast, And Mixed Asian Groups: Exploring Heterogeneity Within The Model Minority Narrative" (2024). Undergraduate Honors Theses. 381.
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/studentpub_uht/381