The Triple Package: How Three Unlikely Traits Explain Cultural Success in America - Perfect for Sociology Studies & Multicultural Understanding
The Triple Package: How Three Unlikely Traits Explain Cultural Success in America - Perfect for Sociology Studies & Multicultural Understanding

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"That certain groups do much better in America than others—as measured by income, occupational status, test scores, and so on—is difficult to talk about. In large part this is because the topic feels racially charged. The irony is that the facts actually debunk racial stereotypes. There are black and Hispanic subgroups in the United States far outperforming many white and Asian subgroups. Moreover, there’s a demonstrable arc to group success—in immigrant groups, it typically dissipates by the third generation—puncturing the notion of innate group differences and undermining the whole concept of 'model minorities.'" Mormons have recently risen to astonishing business success. Cubans in Miami climbed from poverty to prosperity in a generation. Nigerians earn doctorates at stunningly high rates. Indian and Chinese Americans have much higher incomes than other Americans; Jews may have the highest of all. Why do some groups rise? Drawing on groundbreaking original research and startling statistics, The Triple Package uncovers the secret to their success. A superiority complex, insecurity, impulse control—these are the elements of the Triple Package, the rare and potent cultural constellation that drives disproportionate group success. The Triple Package is open to anyone. America itself was once a Triple Package culture. It’s been losing that edge for a long time now. Even as headlines proclaim the death of upward mobility in America, the truth is that the old-fashioned American Dream is very much alive—but some groups have a cultural edge, which enables them to take advantage of opportunity far more than others.   •   Americans are taught that everyone is equal, that no group is superior to another. But remarkably, all of America’s most successful groups believe (even if they don’t say so aloud) that they’re exceptional, chosen, superior in some way.•   Americans are taught that self-esteem—feeling good about yourself—is the key to a successful life. But in all of America’s most successful groups, people tend to feel insecure, inadequate, that they have to prove themselves.•   America today spreads a message of immediate gratification, living for the moment. But all of America’s most successful groups cultivate heightened discipline and impulse control.But the Triple Package has a dark underside too. Each of its elements carries distinctive pathologies; when taken to an extreme, they can have truly toxic effects. Should people strive for the Triple Package? Should America? Ultimately, the authors conclude that the Triple Package is a ladder that should be climbed and then kicked away, drawing on its power but breaking free from its constraints. Provocative and profound, The Triple Package will transform the way we think about success and achievement.

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This book is absolutely fascinating, and takes the reader through vast landscapes and history. Each “cultural group” is analyzed from different perspectives, with abundant facts and examples. The book itself is 45% material with the rest of it being footnotes, to give you an idea of how thoroughly researched it is.I really loved how the authors brought their analysis full circle by discussing how America used to be: infused with the spirit of the Protestant work ethic. This is when the American Dream was alive and well; people came to our shores to work very hard and carve out a destiny for themselves and their children that was not available to them back in their respective lands. This is what brought my mom and I to this country and it is the mighty force that fuels the passions of immigrants all over America to put in more effort to build a stronger foundation.Amy and Jed dig into the psyche of these people to codify their deepest fears and hopes, insecurities and sources of strengths, emotional baggage and the blessing that comes with being given a second chance in life. Having come to America at age 11 and growing up with other immigrants, I could relate to everything that was written about immigrants and that is something that no book critic or vitriolic reviewer can ever take away from us: that innate sense of pride from making it in a strange new land and succeeding through pure grit, determination and self sacrifice.I loved that Amy and Jed provided an analysis of how the Triple Package values can break down over time, showing that the great grandkids of the immigrants who pave the way can singlehandedly bring down the dynasties of family work ethic. This is the case for the disproportionately successful Asian American families (with the 3rd generation reverting back to the mean) as well as the children of the Protestant work ethic founding families. Generations atrophy over time because they no longer have the urgency of having their back against that wall. Their predecessors work hard to remove that obstacle from their lives, but is it really an obstacle? Or an irreplaceable source of motivation?Even though I am well versed in history, I thoroughly enjoyed reading the historical backgrounds of the cultural groups they presented.This book is a brilliant mosaic of American success stories, as diverse and colorful as our country. The similarities between those disparate groups are fascinating, and they are well boiled down to the 3 traits Amy and Jed analyzed. It is very difficult to reduce something as complex as societal traits to just a few points, but I thought they did it very well.I was struck by the negative reaction this book garnered, even before its release. I read all the negative reviews before I had a chance to read the actual book and was surprised by the superficial nature of the criticism. Every single point these critics bring up in their reviews is addressed by the authors, so either they did not give the book a thorough read, or they were reading with strong filters on.A widespread but erroneous criticism of the book is that it is racist. If Barack Obama mentioned that a lot of NBA players are African American, would that make him a racist? How is pointing out the obvious fact that certain groups in America are more representative in certain things like elite universities, business establishments, etc. etc. a racist comment?I urge you to read this book with an open mind and a desire to better understand our country, cultures and people instead of scorning the book with its authors and in the process foregoing a terrific opportunity to learn and get inspired. Sometimes medicine tastes bitter and is repulsive at first, but it has the power to heal and improve lives. Lets not throw away the baby with the bathwater, people…
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