Asians-A monolithic voting bloc?

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Abstract

Past studies of Asian voting behavior have more often than not treated Asians as a single homogeneous group. Based on this assumption, the studies proceed to predict Asian voting behavior. However, the underlying assumption of homogeneity can produce fallacious results when the group Asians is not homogeneous. In fact, it is often the case that the separate ethnicities act as separate groups with their own unique political perspectives and identities. Hence, studies of Asian voting behavior should be careful to consider the effects and consequences of such aggregation.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)223-249
Number of pages27
JournalPolitical Behavior
Volume17
Issue number2
DOIs
StatePublished - Jun 1995
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Sociology and Political Science

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