Module 1: Overview of Asian American Activism
Was Asian American Activism successful in improving the lives of Asian Americans?
Asian Americans have a long history of activism, and yet this knowledge has been erased. This chapter is designed to familiarize students with significant examples of social movements developed in Asian American communities. The chapter focuses on activism in the late 1960s–1970s, and from 2010 until today.
What tools, insights, and experiences from the history of Asian American activism can we use to create change in our own lives and communities?
How did the term Asian American come about?
In what ways did Asian American activists practice solidarity with other marginalized groups and what were the outcomes?
