Module 4: Asian Americans and the Different Realties of the American Dream
Have Asian Americans who are successful at business achieved the “American Dream?”
How do you define success? Does it mean having a lot of money, living in a big house, or being famous? Does it mean going to a prestigious college, living in a wealthy neighborhood, having important friends, or having a lot of social media followers? If you had all these things but your family or your community lacked security, resources, and equal opportunities, would you still feel successful? If you were financially secure and physically safe, but people around you faced unjust treatment, poverty, and danger, would you still consider yourself to be a success?
This module prompts us to think about the meaning of “success” and how we can better understand the myths and realities of Asian Americans with very different realities in the US economy.
What are the different definitions of “success” and how have Asian Americans worked to achieve success?
How do Asian American histories contradict American myths about success?
What have Asian American entrepreneurs done to navigate challenges to their visions of a successful life?
