The Color of Success: Asian Americans and the Origins of the Model Minority (Politics and Society in Modern America)
by Ellen D. Wu
Ellen D. Wu traces the origins of the model minority idea and examines its place in modern American politics and society. By focusing on Asian Americans, The Color of Success explores how racial identity, perceived achievement, and changing social expectations became connected in the United States.
About This Book
The Color of Success explores the origins of the model minority idea in the United States.
Ellen D. Wu examines how this image of Asian Americans took shape within modern American politics and society.
The book considers the relationship between race, representation, and claims of success.
It offers historical context for understanding how ideas about Asian Americans have influenced broader discussions of race and belonging.
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