5500 words Introduction Hereditarians champion Asians (specifically East Asians) as proof of their gene-centric worldview—that their genetic constitution allows their stellar performance in educational and life outcomes. However, scholars have noted for decades that Asians are a specially selected group—using what is known as “hyper-selectivity” or “educational selectivity.” Immigrants that are more likely to have … Continue reading On Asian Immigration to the United States, Hyper-Selectivity, and Hereditarian Musings on Asian Academic Success