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Title: Being American Between Black and White: Second-Generation Asian American Professionals' Racial Identities

Citation Type: Journal Article

Publication Year: 2004

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Abstract: This article examines the racial identities of second generation Korean and Indian Americans living in Dallas, Texas, relative to both Whites and Blacks, in order to elucidate their racialization. Korean and Indian Americans criticized White racism yet asserted that they were equal "Americans" to Whites, who did not deserve to be targeted. They accomplished this by differentiating themselves from Blacks whom they regarded, ironically, as the true foreigners. Why only a quarter of interviewees felt tied to Blacks is explained. Differences between the ethnic groups also receive attention, as do the influences of class and geography on racial identities.

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Authors: Dhingra, Pawan H.

Periodical (Full): Journal of Asian American Studies

Issue: 2

Volume: 6

Pages: 117-147

Data Collections: IPUMS USA

Topics: Race and Ethnicity

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