A survey released Friday found many Asian-Americans feel excluded from what counts as a “true” US identity, with only 23% saying being born in the US is key to being considered truly American, compared with 50% of Americans overall. [1]
The report said the results point to concerns over belonging and bias within the Asian-American community. [1]
It also cited Matt King, a 34-year-old graphic designer in New York, who said he has heard remarks suggesting he is not truly American. “You’ll always get … a sprinkling of this ‘you’re not truly American’,” King said. He added, “To me, being an American is carving out that third space, like what aspects of public life are you allowed.” [1]
The survey’s gap between Asian-American respondents and Americans overall suggests a different view of what makes someone American. Half of Americans said birth in the US is a key part of being truly American, while less than a quarter of Asian-Americans agreed. [1]
The report did not give a further date for follow-up findings, and the release on Friday was the latest concrete development cited. [1]
