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It is well known that racism and discrimination still exist in America. Though not to the extent it once did, the effects on both individuals and society cannot be underestimated, or certainly not ignored as some Americans do. As described by Lisa Lowe, the labor force that was, and is, Asian-American women is exploited as a whole. In “Work, Immigration, Gender: Asian ‘American’ Women,” Lowe details how capitalism has historically taken over society and profited through the differentiation of labor. As the workforce and industries were re-engineered, the unwanted jobs were taken by the Asian women desperate for pay. Simply put, they filled jobs needed in the American economy. While whites climbed the ladder, Asian-Americans found themselves stuck with virtually no pay and horrible working conditions to attempt to make it. In this struggle, they are practically removed from society. While arguments are valid, it should be noted that this is one industry in one city regarding one race. Though I feel that Lowe crossed the line in exaggeration, there is no doubt that these laborers were mistreated as they attempted to seek a better life in America.

Lowe leaves out the fact that there are, in fact, Asian Americans that do very well socially and economically. Asians even outperform Whites in many aspects. Asian Americans have the highest percentage with a college degree and high skill occupation, as well as the highest median family income. There are Asian Americans that succeed; this is the result of adaptation, hard work, and hard times. Despite those statistics, there are still Asians that suffer from racial inequality and discrimination.

Arguments from both Lowe and Asian Nation are well laid-out. However, they only present one end of the spectrum. I do not think it is fair to assume many things that both articles do; it cannot be assumed that all whites are successful when that same argument is proposed for Asians; it cannot be stated that there are not extremely successful Asians or poor Whites; it is wrong to say that Asians are being discriminated against socioeconomically when whites and blacks deal with the same hardships in different industries. As a white kid with everything he wants, it is easy for me to sit here and say that there are extreme biases and weaknesses to their arguments; there are missing components to each, no doubt. However, if one is going to present information about one race, it must be compared to other races. Populations are huge and no fair generalizations and assumptions can be made about any particular race; there will always be exceptions. Those exceptions cannot be ignored. Capitalism, success, and money rule America. People are taken advantage of and the economic system creates gaps. I am not saying this is right, because it isn’t. However, the Asian Americans are not the only ones suffering; they are not the only victims. Success doesn’t come easy for anyone in this country.