Divisions Dissected: A Deconstruction of Boston College's "Asian Bubble"

Abstract

Asian American discrimination is often associated with the concept of the “Asian Bubb le.” This discrimination is no different in the Boston College (BC) community than in much of society at large. A serious consideration of the Asian Bubb le and the impact of this lababel on the asian community is necessary to obtain a full understanding of this complex issue and facilitate the search for a permanent solution. This research project is babased upon a survey of 236 BC students that was conducted to gauge respondent perceptions of the Asian community, involvements on campus, and connections with Asian American identity. results of the study reveal that students agree ababout the existence of negative perceptions of the Asian community. Nevertheless, the study also shows that the Asian community is not as exclusive as many perceive it to be, which offers hope for further research and action in the future.