Exam 38: Must-See TV: South Asian Characterizations in American Popular Media

Thakore explains that the stereotype of South Asians as ______ runs counter to historical reality.

Which theory discussed by the author asserts that immigrant groups assimilate differently according to the various types of capital they possess?

Thakore explains that many scholars consider the "model minority" stereotype to be ______.

Contemporary South Asian media characters tend to reflect which two South Asian demographic groups?

According to Thakore, how do media producers create media characterizations of South Asians?

How has the characterization of South Asians in the media changed over time?

Which film helped Indians become a more noteworthy ethnic group in popular media?

Which of the following is the process by which people are placed into racial groups according to their physical appearance?

The ______ in 1965 allowed technical professionals from Asia to immigrate to the United States to achieve upward mobility.

Which of the following does Thakore discuss to illustrate how South Asians are subjected to the same discriminatory experiences of not being White as other ethnic minorities?

In the 21st century, there were more examples of South Asian media characters who played highly skilled professionals. Thakore explains that these characterizations reflect the ______ stereotype to a certain extent.

According to Thakore, how do South Asians tend to be portrayed in current media?

According to Thakore, how have contemporary race scholars explained the position of South Asians in the U.S. racial hierarchy?

Thakore explains that traditional theories of assimilation fail to account for everyday experiences of ______.

The wave of Asian immigration that followed consisted mostly of ______.