Neoliberalism is a political theory that places responsibility on the people to govern themselves. (Through economic means of the privatization of business and less state social services provided by the government.) The episode “Parents” of Master of None explores the immigrant-parent to second-generation child relationship through the theory of neoliberalism. In some instances the episode affirms neoliberal ideals (being a hardworking, “model minority”.) and in other instances the episode complicates the theory. (Dev’s parents being supportive of his acting career and the episode’s positive view on leisure time.) The episode explores the effects of neoliberalism in terms of the model minority, self-sufficiency, and the “American Dream.” Our analysis will be supported with the incorporation of essays by academics from the realms of ethnography, anthropology, and Asian American studies, along with helpful
Neoliberalism is a political theory that places responsibility on the people to govern themselves. (Through economic means of the privatization of business and less state social services provided by the government.) The episode “Parents” of Master of None explores the immigrant-parent to second-generation child relationship through the theory of neoliberalism. In some instances the episode affirms neoliberal ideals (being a hardworking, “model minority”.) and in other instances the episode complicates the theory. (Dev’s parents being supportive of his acting career and the episode’s positive view on leisure time.) The episode explores the effects of neoliberalism in terms of the model minority, self-sufficiency, and the “American Dream.” Our analysis will be supported with the incorporation of essays by academics from the realms of ethnography, anthropology, and Asian American studies, along with helpful