Panethnicity and Racial Lumping

I think that panethnicity is an appropriate response to racial lumping and discrimination because it gives Asian Americans a sense of cultural identity and importance in the United States.  I think it is beneficial because a lot of times minorities are not well represented in the United States.  With panethnicity it allows a large numbers of Asian Americans to be represented and have a voice in society and politics.

I do think that there is still some problems with the concept of panethnicity.  I think that if you step back and take a larger look at the idea, it can be taken as a form of lumping or racism.  I think it depends on what person you are asking.  To me, a caucasian male, panethnicity seems to be like a good idea because it gives Asian Americans a voice and representation.  But, to an Asian American or another minority it may be seen as another form of racism and discrimination against minorities in the United States.