Southeast Asian Americans are accurately described as "model" or "ideal" minorities because they have a higher median income and lower rates of poverty than the majority group.

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The "model minority" stereotype, which suggests that Asian Americans as a whole are more successful than other ethnic groups, including having higher incomes and educational attainment, does not accurately reflect the diverse experiences and challenges faced by Southeast Asian Americans. Many individuals from Southeast Asian communities, such as those from Cambodian, Laotian, and Hmong backgrounds, experience lower educational attainment, higher rates of poverty, and other socioeconomic challenges compared to the broader Asian American population and the majority group.

Southeast Asian Americans Are Accurately Described as "Model" or "Ideal