A deep look at the experiences of Asian Americans in tech, including going unheard, getting passed over for promotions, and stereotyped as passive and diligent (Deep Asian Dickeyprotocol)

Deep Asian Dickeyprotocol: Coming from different backgrounds and degrees of experience in tech, Asian Americans face differences in the workplace that they have yet to be reflected in the media. In a recent article on Vox’s website, writer Alia Wong discussed how Asians often get overlooked for promotions or positions due to their perceived passivity or hard work. Even though there are an increased number of Asians in the tech industry compared to other industries, there is still a lack of representation.

The topic of the article was the lack of diversity in the tech industry and how it is hurting minorities such as Asians. The author Wong herself had a similar experience as Asian Americans who have gotten passed over for jobs and promotions because they have been seen as “inscrutable” or “passive.

The idea of Asians as “passive” and “inscrutable” is a common stereotype, and while it might be true that some Asians respond to different things on the job, this should not be seen as demeaning or offensive.

Asian Americans are often seen with certain expectations of them and how they act. The article itself describes one project manager in which she said “I’m the go-to person when I need to tell the client how fast I can get something done. I’m the person who can get the job done right now.” While this statement is positive and shows that sometimes Asians can be efficient, it is still seen as if they are not being serious or taking the time to listen to their peers. What this describes is what most Asians experience every day on the job: they are seen as “inscrutable” when they need to prioritize or listen to others, therefore demeaning them and their ability.

Asian Americans are often stereotyped as “passive” and “inscrutable”. While it is true that not all Asians respond to different things on the job, this should not be seen as demeaning or offensive.

This could be because they are used to the fact that they can pass as the silent minority, but because of their supposed “inscrutability,” they are still seen as being less important than others.

Though the stereotype is blatantly false, it is a very common misconception.

In an attempt to prove that Asians are not “inscrutable” or “passive,” Wong and other Asian American tech professionals created an experiment at their company to see if they could convey their ideas and opinions in a more effective way. After finishing the project, they had mixed feelings.