Data shows that Asian Americans were the top target of coronavirus-related discriminatory behavior

Data shows that Asian Americans were the top target of coronavirus-related discriminatory behavior Posted by TheConversation | Apr 8, 2021 | Syndicated By Ying Liu, Research Scientist, Center for Economic and Social Research, USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences Since the very beginning of the pandemic, hate crimes toward Asians and Asian Americans have gotten increased media attention. Our data, from the Understanding Coronavirus in America Study, confirms that these events are happening more often - and are not just appearing more common because of press coverage or public awareness. Asian Americans experienced more threats and harassment than…