Asian Americans' Racialized Incorporation into the Political Field.

The article focuses on the political participation of Asian Americans and how their experiences of racialization shape their identities and activism within the U.S. political landscape. Through interviews with 95 Asian American political candidates and organizers in Houston, Texas, the study reveals that participants frequently encounter racial discrimination, particularly the "perpetual foreigner" stereotype, which influences their motivations for political engagement. Despite facing racism, many respondents view their political involvement as a means to assert their belonging in U.S. society and advocate for Asian American solidarity. The findings highlight a process of racialized incorporation, where Asian Americans are sorted along racial lines within the political system, ultimately driving their efforts to unite and increase their political power. [Extracted from the article]