Have not gone thru the majority of the postings, but on the primary posting: Subtle racism definitely exists if stats are to be believed. Personally though, I've not experienced anything of note that has made me feel that I was marginalized because of my race. At times, when they talk about their culture, i.e., baby shower, Easter and some of the norms that they are accustomed to, I have felt a little out of place. But that is not racism. The management, contrary to what lot of others have to say, has been excellent and very appreciative. One or two semi-yuppies who joined as an intern have passed a comment or two in jest when I put forth my views that opposed to theirs on non work related matters. But they are young and so am I, so it's more like buddy- buddy relationship. Like majority of the corporate entity, ours too does not have anyone of "Asian" minority in management position, except one female, an Indian American, in mid-management position. Like the primary poster illustrated, full-fledged yuppies from Ivies are aplenty in the work force, especially in corporate finance and investment and those are few departments that are paid a little more than majority of others. Majority of mid to upper level management have significant presence from the topnotch schools but I guess the playing field gets even right there as there are plenty of others who are from other decent to so-so schools. Although, as apparent, Ivy and other topnotch grads have it easy to put one foot in the door initially, I firmly believe that after around 5 or so years, the playing field does get leveled regardless of where you went for school. The bottom line is --> can you deliver? My career graph has just begun, thus my understanding is rather uncooked. Figures don't lie, and if it is anything to go by, Corporate American is a white nation, unlike any other professional field. Let's just hope someday, significant number of us would be in position to influence the numbers in some capacity and Corporate America would open the door and would be as welcoming as it is to our white (even black) counter parts. Until then ---------------> KEEP KNOCKING! IndisGuise:)