The Model Minority Myth: Unveiling the Truth

Everyone thinks Asian Americans are naturally gifted at math and science… but the truth is

way more complicated. It’s not genetics — studies show no biological advantage at all.

What is real? Over half a century of selective immigration, where highly educated

professionals — especially from China, India, and Korea — came to the U.S.

through skilled STEM visas. Their kids inherited not just ability, but a family

culture that treats education like survival. But here’s the part you never hear:

This ‘ high achievement’ doesn’t apply to every Asian group. Southeast Asian communities — like Hmong,

Laotian, Cambodian, Filipino, and some Vietnamese Americans — often face