It's been 45 years since thousands of Southeast Asians refugees settled in the US—yet as a group, they continue to face major socioeconomic challenges that have long been masked under the 'model minority myth,' according to a new report. - NBCAsianAmerica
“Without an understanding of the unique needs and circumstances that these refugees had endured as a result of trauma from the war and its aftermath, they were treated as voluntary migrants who were expected to achieve economic self-sufficiency and independence very quickly,” authors wrote.with little to no support.
When it came to health, the report found that Southeast Asian Americans are less likely to have health insurance compared to the average population and Asian Americans overall. But authors noted that uninsured rates dropped among all subgroups after the passage of the Affordable Care Act. The largest decreases were in among Cambodian Americans and Laotian Americans .
The report also noted that the community posts higher rates of voting age members compared to Asian Americans overall.
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