Article
Addressing Asian (In)Visiblity in the Academy
Sw. L. REV.
(2022)
Abstract
In this Essay, we first examine the dynamics of representation and how they impact and circumscribe the experiences, opportunities, and advancement of Asian American law faculty. We aim to draw attention to the real rather than perceived problems facing Asian American law faculty as well as Asian Americans in the legal profession more generally. We argue that while Asian Americans are, in fact, diverse in their identities and experiences, the predominant perception about them in the legal academy is that they are a monolithic group assimilated to the dominant culture and reflect various iterations of the “model minority myth.” This narrative not only obscures the complexity of the discrimination against Asian American law faculty but also allows the academy to blame individuals for their own marginalization, ignoring the systemic forces at work. Together, these factors elide and mischaracterize the challenges Asian American law faculty face and create obstacles to effective solutions—all with a high human cost.
Keywords
- Race,
- Asian Americans,
- Legal Education
Disciplines
- Law and
- Legal Education
Publication Date
2022
Citation Information
Cyra Akila Choudhury & Shruti Rana, Addressing Asian (In)Visiblity in the Academy, 51 Sw. L. REV. 287 (2022).