Stereotypes of South Asians are oversimplified ethnic stereotypes of South Asian people, and are found in many Western societies. Stereotypes of South Asians have been collectively internalized by societies, and are manifested by a society's media, literature, theatre and other creative expressions. However, these stereotypes have very real repercussions for South Asians in daily interactions, current events, and governmental legislation. A 19th century childrens book informs its readers that the Dutch are a very industrious race, and that Chinese children are very obedient to their parents. ... Map of South Asia South Asia is a subregion of Asia comprising the modern states of Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka, . It covers about 4,480,000 km², or 10 percent of the continent, and is also known as the Indian subcontinent. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with Western World. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... Serge Sudeikins poster for the Bat Theatre (1922). ... Highlights The so-called iTunes Law, which Apple has called state-sponsored piracy, is approved by the French Parliament (coat of arms pictured). ... Legislation (or statutory law) is law which has been promulgated (or enacted) by a legislature or other governing body. ...

Some stereotypes of South Asians overlap with Stereotypes of Asians, such as the model minority stereotype and stereotypes of exclusion. However, not all stereotypes of Asians apply to South Asians, and South Asians have their own independent set of stereotypes as well. The examples and perspective in this article or section may not represent a worldwide view. ...

Model minority stereotype

Main article: Model Minority

Both South Asians and Asian Americans have been stereotyped as "model minorities": hardworking, politically inactive, studious, intelligent, productive, and inoffensive people who have elevated their social standing through merit and diligence. April 1984 cover of Newsweek featuring an article on the success of Asian American students Model minority refers to a minority ethnic, racial, or religious group whose members achieve a higher degree of success than the population average. ... An Asian American is a person of Asian ancestry or origin who was born in or is an immigrant to the United States. ...

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Stereotypes of exclusion: Hindoo invasion

Main article: Turban Tide and Hindoo Invasion

Both South Asians and Asian Americans were subject to stereotypes of exclusion, especially during the late 1800's and early 1900's with the advent of what Americans called the Yellow Peril and Hindoo Invasion. American newspaper headlines illustrating stereotypes of exclusion towards South Asians include: "The Tide of Turbans" (Forum, 1910) and "The Perils of Immigration Impose on Congress a New Issue: the Hindoo Invasion - a new peril" (Current Opinion, 1914). To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... Events and Trends Beginning of the Napoleonic Wars (1803 - 1815). ... Events and Trends Technology Lawrence Hargrave makes the first stable wing design for a heavier-than-air aircraft Orville and Wilbur Wright make the first documented flight in a powered heavier-than-air aircraft Mass production of automobile Wide popularity of home phonograph Panama Canal is built by the United... Yellow peril is also a humourous British term for a traffic warden. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ...

Confusion with Arabs

In light of this confusion, Hollywood would have few scruples in frequently casting Indians as Arabs. This phenomenon can be seen currently with South Indian British actor Naveen Andrews portraying the Iraqi, Sayid Jarrah in the television series Lost. The Arabs (Arabic: عرب ) are an ethnic group found throughout the Middle East and North Africa. ... South India is a geographic and linguistic-cultural region of India. ... Naveen William Sidney Andrews (born January 17, 1969) is an Emmy-nominated British actor. ... Sayid Jarrah (Arabic: سعيد جراح) is a fictional character on the ABC television series Lost, played by Naveen Andrews. ... Lost is an American drama/ thriller television series that follows the present and past lives of a group of plane crash survivors on a mysterious tropical island, somewhere in the South Pacific. ...

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