A Primer on Asian Americans and Asian American Studies for Public Administration
Abstract
This article serves as an introduction for public administration and public institutions about Asian Americans. The experiences of Asian Americans and the field of Asian American Studies can inform a more nuanced understanding of how racial categories are constructed and community-led efforts that lead to institutional change. Asian Americans offer important insights for public administration, including how to contend with intra- and intergroup differences, how racialization upholds white supremacy, and how to document community-based histories of activism and engagement with public institutions. We end with recommendations to rethink diversity and racial climate in the field. Through a more in-depth understanding of racial categories, public institutions can improve resource distribution and decision-making.
Citation
Lee, C. & Forney, A. (2022). A primer on asian american studies for public administration. Journal of Public Integrity. 24(6). 521-534. https://doi.org/10.1080/10999922.2022.2089475.
Notes
This is an Accepted Manuscript of an article published by Taylor & Francis in Public Integrity on July 6, 2022 available at: http://www.tandfonline.com/10.1080/10999922.2022.2089475.