answer:Probably has a lot to do with stereotypes. The Asian stereotype that I hear about in the US all the time is positive in nature; people say they’re smart. Stereotypes about other minorities are, unfortunately, often negative. Stereotypes can be self-fulfilling prophecies. If people immediately think “smart” as soon as they see someone, that person is more likely to land a job and be successful. Not only that, but psychologically, it is really hard on somebody if they believe that people are thinking badly of them all the time. The phenomenon is called “stereotype threat.” Merely being aware of a negative stereotype about a group you belong to makes you more susceptible to “choking” under pressure.