Interrogating the ‘White-Leaning’ Thesis of White–Asian Multiracials

The study of multiracial people in the United States has typically focused on experiences Black–White racially-mixed individuals. In this article, we review and analyze theoretical evidence base for White-leaning characterization Asian–White multiracials. Historically, Asian Americans have been positioned as a “racial middle” group relation to White Black Americans. line with perceived racial position, multiracials generally characterized being more than multiracials, well “leaning White” terms self-identification. While there is growing recognition variability among depiction White-leaning—though based limited empirical evidence—continues be prominent, revealing tendency view individuals through “White frame.” identifications are far complex such suggests. We argue need advance studies mixed-race accurately capture their positioning within system supremacy, including diversity identifications, political views, racialized experiences.