“Chinese People and Dogs Are Not Allowed”: Asian American Adolescents Enacting Racial Literacies through Critical Multimodality | Synapse
March 18, 2026
“Chinese People and Dogs Are Not Allowed”: Asian American Adolescents Enacting Racial Literacies through Critical Multimodality
Key Points
The aim is to explore how Asian American adolescents develop critical racial literacy through multimodal practices.
Qualitative analysis of adolescent interactions
Focus on community ethnic studies settings
In-depth discussions on racial experiences
Adolescents engaged in critical discussions about race
Use of various modes of communication to express racial identity
Development of a nuanced understanding of their cultural contexts
Abstract
This research article highlights the intersecting critical multimodal and racial literacy practices of Asian American adolescents in a community ethnic studies setting.