Tag: asian americans

Explore how Asian Americans' economic status has evolved since 2010, with rising incomes and shifting class distributions.

Explore the journey of Asian Americans striving for the American dream amid economic challenges. Learn about their diverse experiences, from overcoming language barriers to seeking financial assistance, and their unwavering determination to achieve success.

A growing number profess no religion, yet many maintain ties to religious traditions for cultural or familial reasons. According to a recent survey, 40% of Asian Americans feel a close connection to religious traditions for reasons beyond religious beliefs. For instance, although just 11% of Asian American adults identify as Buddhists, 21% feel an affinity with Buddhism, driven by family background or cultural influences, according to the survey by Pew Research Centre.

About 20% of Asian American adults have concealed aspects of their heritage, such as cultural customs, food, clothing, or religious practices, from non-Asians at some point in their lives, according to Pew Research Center survey of Asian adults in the United States. Common reasons for this include fear of ridicule and a desire to fit in.

A major share of the Asian Americans holds favourable views of their homeland, except for the Chinese, according to a recent survey from PEW Research Centre.