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May 5, 2023

Diverse Cultures and Shared Experiences Shape Asian American Identities

Place of birth shapes Asian American identities and life in America

Place of birth shapes Asian American identities and life in America

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Diverse Cultures and Shared Experiences Shape Asian American Identities
While half of Asian adults in the U.S. identify most often by their ethnicity, many other labels are also used to express Asian identity in the U.S.
Despite diverse origins, many Asian Americans report shared experiences in the U.S. and feel connected to other Asians in the U.S.
One-in-four Asian Americans are extremely or very informed about the history of Asians in the U.S
Place of birth shapes Asian American identities and life in America
Among Asian American immigrants, recent arrivals are more likely than longtime residents to use their ethnicity alone to describe themselves