The Asian American Achievement Paradox: The Consequences of Immigrant Selectivity

The migration of people across borders is one of the primary issues of our time, ranging from the economic, social, and political implications of immigration to the US; to the humanitarian crises of refugees of war; to developments of new cultural and linguistic forms of expression in globalized societies.

 

In this lecture, Prof Zhou unfolds the educational experiences of contemporary Chinese immigrants in the United States and their US-born or US-raised children. Through years of sociological research and from diverse perspectives of the scholar, parent, and child, she analyzes the reasons for success while highlighting the hidden lessons. She will also share findings from her recently published book, The Asian American Achievement Paradox (co-authored with J. Lee) to discuss broader issues facing immigrant parents from China and Vietnam and their children growing in America.

 

The Global Speakers Series for fall 2016 features presentations by UCLA faculty experts on three different world regions, the Middle East, Latin America, and Asia, each contributing to the larger conversation on how international migration continues to shape cultures and societies. A special presentation on study abroad opportunities will be offered during International Education Week in November.

 

Parking Information: The closest parking lot to the General Classroom building is Lot 5. Visitors can purchase daily permit for $2 from yellow parking permit machine located in the upper left corner of the parking lot. After you park, walk up the stair-case next to the parking machine, turn to the right and through the plaza to GC. Campus Map

 

Aaron Miller

310-825-0007

armiller@international.ucla.edu

 

Sponsor(s): Center for Near Eastern Studies, Latin American Institute, UCLA Asia Pacific Center, West LA College