News tagged with asian immigrants

Voter registration policy may depress minority participation in electoral politics

An article released by Social Forces indicates that voter identification requirements have a substantially negative impact on the voting of all groups except for Asians. Particularly strong negative effects are seen for Bl ...

Other Sciences / Social Sciences

created Mar 12, 2012 | popularity 2.3 / 5 (3) | comments 10

Black-white marriages increased rapidly since 1980, study finds

A new study of interracial marriages in the United States since the 1980s suggests that the racial boundary between blacks and whites continues to break down – but is not yet close to disappearing.

Other Sciences / Social Sciences

created Sep 15, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 5

Researchers Challenge Myth of the Well-Adjusted Asian American

(PhysOrg.com) -- Two University at Buffalo researchers are challenging the "myth of the well-adjusted Asian American," detailing how members of one of the country's fastest-growing ethnic groups face crucial disadvantages ...

Medicine & Health / Health

created Aug 18, 2010 | popularity 2.5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

US-born Asian-American women more likely to think about, attempt suicide

Although Asian-Americans as a group have lower rates of thinking about and attempting suicide than the national average, U.S.-born Asian-American women seem to be particularly at risk for suicidal behavior, according to new ...

Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry

created Aug 17, 2009 | popularity 4 / 5 (2) | comments 0