The Race Gap in the U.S.: Anti-Asian sentiment was first codified in 1875

2023.03.30 12:58 GMT+8

The Race Gap in the U.S.: Anti-Asian sentiment was first codified in 1875

Updated 2023.03.30 12:58 GMT+8

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This episode of The Race Gap explores the forces behind the vicious circle of racial hatred stoked by politicians. Anti-Chinese sentiment was so high in the West Coast during the 1870s. Anti-Asian sentiment was first codified in 1875 by Congress, with the Page Act. It barred Chinese women from entering the country.

The Race Gap in the U.S.: Anti-Asian sentiment was first codified in 1875

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