Ronald Takaki

In his article, “The Harmful Myth of Asian Superiority,” Ronald Takaki criticizes the stereotypes set for the Asian population living in America. Takaki engages and convinces the reader to see the reality of how Asians Americans live, and compares it to the stereotypes for Asians. Takaki leaves his readers with a completely different and opposite perspective on Asians and their “superiority” amongst other races in America. Through the way he has structured his essay, his word choice and simple language

In the first Chapter of the book ‘A Different Mirror’ by (Takaki, 1993) the author embarks on a descriptive narrative that tries to elaborate the concept of a multiracial America. The chapter begins with the author taking a taxi ride in which he is subjected to racial discrimination. The taxi driver questions the author’s origin owing to the fact that his English is perfect and eloquent. This incident prompts a discussion that transpires throughout the chapter as the author tries to explain to his

better than another when in reality all minority groups are the same. “The Harmful Myth of Asian Superiority,” by Ronald Takaki, he claims that the Asian Americans are not as successful as others claim. Even though Takaki gives enough evidence to support his claim, his argument is ineffective because of his undocumented sources, disorganization, and assumptions. In the essay Takaki, states that the Asian American community has not seen many changes. One reason that he provides is that most Asian

Harmful Myth of Asian Superiority” by Ronald Takaki. Throughout his essay Takaki expresses how although it seems the Asian minority in the United States has superiority over other minorities, this assumption is false. He touches on many ideas why Asian Americans seem superior. These ideas include: acceptance into universities, high household incomes, and praise for their entrepreneurial effectiveness (Takaki,1990,p.123). In the beginning of his essay, Takaki explains why Asian Americans might seem

Ronald Takaki’s chapter in his sweeping 1989 text, Strangers from a Different Shore, “Dollar a Day, Dime a Dance: The Forgotten Filipinos”, outlines the experiences of primarily male Filipino immigrants to the U.S in the 1920’s and 1930’s. The author did a good job showing what the Filipino went through. Like many immigrants before them, they came seeking work and a better livelihood. They faced backbreaking work, low wages, and at time, extreme racism. However, in many ways the Filipino immigrant

been one of the most remembered wars of all time. Acclaimed historian Ronald Takaki asserts that for many Americans, World War II was fought for a “double victory”: on the battlefront as well as on the home front. Takaki’s book Double Victory: A Multicultural History of America in World War II reminds the audience that there was much, much more happening at home and on the frontlines during World War II than in the battlefield. Takaki presents a strong central argument; it illuminates the incongruity

Can you not believe that Violet!?, Ronald thought out loud as he stomped through the hallways. "Ronnie calm down you're going to hurt your head," Violet asserted, "It's break time. Why don't you eat before fifth period." Violet... I will never eat the food here nor would I- *stomach growls*... why... As Ronnie's stomach started to growl he started to crave for a cake. Not again. So he went to the first floor and headed towards the cafeteria. In the cafeteria was a massive amount of students from

During 1963 and 1964 summers, restoration work continued at the island. Dad hired Ronald Shutler and Jon Short to work on the house in 1963. Jon only worked for us that one summer whereas Ronald assumed caretaker duties through 1967 when he returned to farming. Ronald had grown up on a farm in nearby Hammond, and like many young men who grew up on farms, he was a tireless worker who possessed the desirable trait of staying on task. I have a photograph showing Ron and Jon painting the front steps

The arena was jammed packed; it's occupants attention directed straight towards the stage. They were awaiting a man. A man who would fall in their midst soon, but a man they wanted to see nonetheless. On this stage, there were two red curtains on each side and the floor was lined with redwood. The arena itself had a theater like build to it. In the suburbs of Philadelphia, a venue of this sorts carried a sort of perplex bewilderment to it. It's presence in the city was admired, but at the same time

My Papaw, Ronald Christie Smith has inspired strength and in almost everyone he meets. Whether it be helping around in a lower class house as a kid, working for his family after his father's death, or even raising a family of six at such a young age, Ron has always been a major stronghold for his family. Ronald "Ron/Ronnie" Smith was born on March 26th, 1936. As a kid, Ronnie partook in many activities outside such as hide and seek and nurse and Doctor with his only neighborhood friend. On rainy