I certainly channeled my inner-nerd this weekend. After searching a lot of databases and collecting seemingly useful articles, I went through all of them to sort out the unnecessary ones and make a list of prized articles =) After re-evaluating them, I decided on my topic. I want to write my research paper on the stereotypes of Asian Americans which is option two. However, here comes the tricky part, I plan to feature adolescents. Adolescence is option three, but with this paper, I do not plan on examining adolescents’ identity formation in a detailed manner as stated in the description of that option. My main focus will still be stereotypes of this particular group. Basically, I want to include a bit of option three in option two. Now, doesn’t that sound intriguing Sonja? ;)Why would I be interested in this topic? I reckon this question will pop in a lot of people’s minds. Well, for those who do not know me that much, I guess I should put it out there. I am quite-no, actually a lot- interested in Asia. I listen to K-pop and J-pop and watch Asian dramas. If SPS would ever give me a break, I’d love to read the works of Haruki Murakami, but that prospect does not seem promising (=_=) Anyways, in order to expand my knowledge, I want to see how Asian people who are now identified with another geography are really like. Asian Americans are always pictured as smart, hardworking and quiet. I really doubt this notion, so I want to investigate it. Stereotypes no matter how positive they might seem hinder people, so I’m looking forward to the truth behind them. Research paper, here I come---!
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