Reflection Questions [total answer must be well over 500 words and typed double spaced]
 

1.  Omatsu -
According to Omatsu, how and why did the social movements of the 60's disintegrate? How did the political landscape for Asian Americans change in the 1980's? Why were the 80's an 'ambiguous' period for Asian American empowerment?  Are the concepts developed during the Asian American movement of the 60's/70's - self-determination, liberation, militant struggle - meaningful and relevant to Asian Americans today?  Explain.

2.  9-11 backlash
What information from the website readings on September 11th, the Hate Backlash, and anti-immigrant sentiments has impacted your own 'worldview' or how you view the 'war on terrorism' and immigrant rights in the United States today. How has the mainstream mass media contributed to this 'backlash' today.  It is OK to also draw from the media literacy discussions here.

3.  The I-Hotel and community displacement
Compare how ‘Urban Renewal’ or ‘redevelopment’ has impacted low income Asian American communities in SF, Boston and Philly? What similar institutions were involved? How did Asian American and other low income immigrant communities fight back and resist the displacement of their communities?  What lessons do you think the history of the I-Hotel, and the Boston and Philly struggles teach us today?