Ethnic Studies is the interdisciplinary study of race and ethnicity that centers on the histories, voices, and issues of communities of color. It improves students’ academic performance and teaches critical, cross-cultural skills for the 21st century. Ethnic Studies
- Improves student’s academic achievement- GPA and school retention
- Promotes positive identification with one’s own ethnic and racial group, which also increases academic performance
- Aids in protecting against racial bullying
- Contributes to a sense of agency
- Builds civic engagement for an inclusive democracy
This fact sheet describes these benefits and provides evidence of the effectiveness of AAS.
ETHNIC STUDIES BENEFITS FOR ASIAN AMERICANS FACT SHEET
Author: Asian American Research Initiative
Date: May 2022
Date: May 2022