Elevates political and social activism among Asian New Zealanders as historically significant and underrepresented
The article foregrounds stories of communist, gang-affiliated, and protest-linked figures as valid and important parts of Asian New Zealander history, countering apolitical 'model minority' tropes.
“The ‘Not your model minority’ chapter tells the stories of figures who found their place among society’s outsiders, like Nancy Kwok, who was politically active as a communist, Mongrel Mob member Harry Tam and Black Power political adviser William Maung.”
