Stereotypes are so prevalent in today’s world that one hundred years from now, they might very well be considered fact. If I had a dollar for every time I heard someone state that Asians are naturally intelligent, I would probably be set for life. Somehow, being intelligent has been skewed into something negative by those who relay these thoughts. I don’t …show more content…
Parents often expect their children to excel in academics; school is competitive and it is a race to the top of the class. Mabel Wong, in her blog post “Why Asians Are Smart At School. Or Not So Smart.,” explains that her dad constantly repeat to her, “Everyone has a degree now. Everyone. You don’t want to get left behind.” Excelling in academics is expected. Why does that deserve scrutiny? It angers me that people could possibly believe that I didn’t have to work just as hard as everyone else to get where I am at this point in my life. Being Asian is not a ticket to success, but until others comprehend this, it will continue to be used as means to devalue the effort I’ve put into my