Though Asian Indians are typically thought of as a "model minority," not much is known about the school experiences of their children. Positive stereotyping of these immigrants and their children often masks educational needs and issues, creates class divides within the Indian-American community, and triggers stress for many Asian Indian students. This volume examines second generation (America-born) and 1.5 generation (foreign-born) Asian Indians as they try to balance peer culture, home life and academics. It explores how, through the acculturation process, these children either take...
Though Asian Indians are typically thought of as a "model minority," not much is known about the school experiences of their children. Positive ste...
