<p>stereotypes are one thing, but a trend in behavior within certain ethnic subgroups , if analyzed and presented sensitively and diplomatically , can be useful for society as a whole. </p>
<p>Pizzagirl, couldn’t agree more. It might not be entirely intelligence , however… in some asian subcultures, the opinion of the father/mother trumps everything else, and this won’t change, at least for the next few generations… I for one, would love to see it change, because it could be generating negative impressions of asians as a whole. but…how…?</p>