Asian Americans occupy a prominent and contested position in litigation challenging diversity promoting admissions policies. Recent lawsuits, including the case against Harvard that culminated in a 2023 U.S. Supreme Court decision, began with allegations of anti-Asian discrimination. Asian Americans are also at the center of legal challenges to race neutral admissions reforms. Join Professor Harpalani as he examines how admissions litigation reflects persistent racial stereotypes, including the model minority myth and the soft bigotry of high expectations. |
