Blog Post by: Jonathan "Prince" Garcia
The article talked about the disconnect that young Korean Americans have from their families' ancestral homes within the inner-city. Korean Americans often fall prey to the "model minority" stereotype even though for many people that label does not apply to them. Instead, these Korean Americans are more interested in their own culture, through videogames, music, and other things that are associated with popular culture. In general, these youths are trying to fit in; knowing full well that they do not fit the mold of "Americans," but also knowing that they do not fully fit in within their own heritages. Korean pop-culture, I would argue provides an outlet for these youths to connect with their ancestral home and customs; along with their families. Much like how American pop culture is prevalent throughout the world, Korean pop-culture, Asian culture in general, is starting to make a name for itself and permeating new markets.
Question: How has Asian pop culture been an influence on non-Asians throughout the world; especially within the United States?
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