This book examines U.S. multiculturalism from the perspective of
Asian American writings, drawing contrasts between politically
acquiescent multiculturalism and politically conscious
multiculturalism. Chae discusses the works of writers who have
highlighted a critical awareness of Asian Americans' social and
economic status and their position as 'unassimilable aliens',
'yellow perils', 'coolies', 'modern-day high tech coolies', or as a
'model minority', which were ideologically woven through the
complex interactions of capital and labor in the U.S. cultural and
labor history. Chae suggests that more productive means of analysis
must be brought to the understanding of Asian American writings,
many of which have been attempting to raise awareness of the
politicizing effects of U.S. multiculturalism.
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