Beyond 'model minority': The overlooked histories of Asians in Aotearoa (opens original article in a new tab)

A new collaborative project and book, 'Between Dreams,' aims to present a more nuanced history of Asians in Aotearoa by moving beyond the 'model minority' narrative, including stories of activists, outsiders, and identity reclamation, while critiquing multiculturalism's limitations.

• A new book challenges the 'model minority' narrative by highlighting diverse Asian stories in Aotearoa.
• The project includes essays on activists, outsiders, and identity reclamation among Asian communities.
• It critiques multiculturalism for reinforcing dominant cultural representations and power structures.
• The book draws inspiration from Hong Kong protests and the concept of resistance through dreams.