http://www.inquiriesjournal.com/keyword/asian_american Inquiries Journal provides undergraduate and graduate students around the world a platform for the wide dissemination of academic work over a range of core disciplines. en-us Fri, 03 Apr 2026 16:00:47 -0400 Fri, 03 Apr 2026 16:00:47 -0400 http://www.inquiriesjournal.com/articles/571/the-model-minority-asian-american-youth-and-the-harmful-perpetuation-of-a-cultural-myth By T D - A salient example of the overwhelming parental pressure exerted on first and second generation Asian-Americans, New York Times bestseller Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother describes one mother’s merciless integration of home life and academic expectation. Exalting a harsh parenting style as typical of the “Chinese way,” Yale Law School professor Amy Chua proudly shares the secrets behind her daughters’ success. Pushing her children to excel in all subjects, she finds that it is “crucial to override their preferences” because “nothing is fun until you&rsquo... Thu, 08 Sep 2011 04:56 EDT http://www.inquiriesjournal.com/articles/571/the-model-minority-asian-american-youth-and-the-harmful-perpetuation-of-a-cultural-myth