Accused Quote by David Henry Hwang
“As Asian-Americans, the charge that is often lobbed against us is sort of the least original: the idea that somehow we're perpetual foreigners, that we can't be trusted, and that even my father, who was patriotic to the point that it was kind of a joke among his children, would be accused of being disloyal to America.”
About This Quote
Source Play: Yellow Face, 2007
Stereotypes label Asian‑Americans as perpetual outsiders, undermining trust and loyalty despite their patriotism.
In simple terms: Stereotypes falsely cast Asian‑Americans as untrustworthy foreigners.
Key Takeaway
Challenge and dismantle harmful stereotypes.
Themes
identity
racism
patriotism
Mood
reflective
determined
Type
cultural
activist
When to use this quote
- education
- media representation
- community organizing
- policy reform
Key Concepts
social bias
national identity
immigration narratives
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we reshape public perception?
- What stories counter the foreigner narrative?
A Different Perspective
Stereotypes persist despite evidence to the contrary.
