Sunday, May 31, 2015

Breaking Boundaries: A Reactionary Response to "Emergence of Queer Vietnamese America"

Jonathan Reifman
ASA 2 Sec. 2
Week 10

     In Gina Masequesmay's article chronicling the uprising of queer Vietnamese in the social spheres  of America, Masequesmay attempts to clarify the experiences of queer Vietnamese and explain her work in aiding their own self-fulfillment. She aims to normalize the experiences of queer Vietnamese in order to do away with stigmatization and strengthen the unity of the immigrant community. By sharing the stories of the members of the organization she is a part of, Ô-Môi, she attempts to shed light on the truth of the queer community's experiences.
     I agree with Gina Masequesmay's goals. Her commitment to the goals of promoting equality are highly admirable. The stories she shares provide deep insight into the experiences of the queer Vietnamese community. Overall, her article furthers her goal of promoting equality and raising awareness for the queer Vietnamese community.

Question: What can we do as students to promote acceptance of the queer community?

Image: A woman showing pride for the queer community.


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