The Asian American Foundation published a report revealing a significant discrepancy between the general public’s perception of hate towards Asian Americans and the reality experienced by the community itself.
The STAATUS Index 2024 is a comprehensive study that examines the evolving perceptions of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders (AANHPIs) in the United States.The survey, which included 6,272 participants from across the country, aims to identify the most pressing issues faced by the AANHPI community.
“Since its debut in 2021, the STAATUS Index has uncovered hidden perceptions and stereotypes that have given rise to racism against AANHPIs throughout our long history in the US and during the Covid-19 pandemic. Unless we understand and continue to struggle against these deeply rooted views, they
will persist and threaten the wellbeing of AANHPIs when the next crisis emerges,” said Dr Paul Watanabe, AAC Chair
Despite only one-third of Americans believing that hate towards Asian Americans has increased, the AANHPI community reports alarming instances of discrimination and violence. Over the past 12 months, 32% of Asian Americans have been called a slur, and 29% have experienced verbal harassment or abuse. These numbers are even higher for certain subgroups, such as Southeast Asian Americans, who report higher incidences of being called a racial slur (40%), verbal harassment or abuse (39%), and threats of physical assault (22%). Furthermore, a significant portion of Asian Americans fear becoming victims of physical attacks (41%) or discrimination (59%) in the near future due to their race, ethnicity, or religion.
The study also highlights the impact of discrimination, violence, and lack of representation on the AANHPI community’s sense of belonging and acceptance. Only 38% of Asian Americans completely agree that they belong, and an even smaller percentage (18%) feel fully accepted for their racial identity in the US Social media (34%),…
The STAATUS Index 2024 is a comprehensive study that examines the evolving perceptions of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders (AANHPIs) in the United States.The survey, which included 6,272 participants from across the country, aims to identify the most pressing issues faced by the AANHPI community.
“Since its debut in 2021, the STAATUS Index has uncovered hidden perceptions and stereotypes that have given rise to racism against AANHPIs throughout our long history in the US and during the Covid-19 pandemic. Unless we understand and continue to struggle against these deeply rooted views, they
will persist and threaten the wellbeing of AANHPIs when the next crisis emerges,” said Dr Paul Watanabe, AAC Chair
Despite only one-third of Americans believing that hate towards Asian Americans has increased, the AANHPI community reports alarming instances of discrimination and violence. Over the past 12 months, 32% of Asian Americans have been called a slur, and 29% have experienced verbal harassment or abuse. These numbers are even higher for certain subgroups, such as Southeast Asian Americans, who report higher incidences of being called a racial slur (40%), verbal harassment or abuse (39%), and threats of physical assault (22%). Furthermore, a significant portion of Asian Americans fear becoming victims of physical attacks (41%) or discrimination (59%) in the near future due to their race, ethnicity, or religion.
The study also highlights the impact of discrimination, violence, and lack of representation on the AANHPI community’s sense of belonging and acceptance. Only 38% of Asian Americans completely agree that they belong, and an even smaller percentage (18%) feel fully accepted for their racial identity in the US Social media (34%),…
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