“..”Racial triangulation occurs by means of two types of simultaneous, linked processes: (1) processes of “relative valorization,” whereby dominant group A (Whites) valorizes subordinate group B (Asian Americans) relative to subordinate group C (Blacks) on cultural and/or racial grounds in order to dominate both groups, but especially the latter, and (2) processes of “civic ostracism,” whereby dominant group A (Whites) constructs subordinate group B (Asian Americans) as immutably foreign and unassimilable with Whites on cultural and/or racial grounds in order to ostracize them from the body politic and civic membership (see Figure I).” (pg 107)

I think that this quote is significant because it points out one of the author’s arguments, how Asians”have been racially triangulated vis-a-vis Blacks and Whites.” The author makes a point of how Asians in America are seen as foreigners and aliens, making them different than Whites, yet Blacks are seen as inferior but normal, unlike Asians. Two pages down they even include a graph showing how these racial profiles work. I understand the author’s point as as an Asian American, I do think that we are still looked at as foreigners, which can be due to Asians coming to this country later than Black people. Although we are both  groups of people of color, this can be the reason for why we are both looked down at at times, yet in different ways.