Week 10
Richard Nguyen
Section 001
May 29, 2015
The cartoon
strips on Angry Little Asian Girl
depicts Asian mothers as angry and insensitive women. These cartoons are
reflective on how Asian mothers are the stereotypical tiger moms that yell at
their children because they are not smart or pretty enough. This may be true
for some, but is not true for all. When I saw Professor Valverde talking about
these comics I was a little surprised because I did not know that this
"Angry Little Asian Girl" was a real comic strip. I first saw these
things on girls bag in high school. I thought it stupid fashion trend that
Asian girls would carry around these tote bags with a picture of this character
depicting Asian girls as mean and aggressive. Many find that this comic is
offensive because no one likes to be seen as angry. Although in society, Asian
women are usually viewed as weak, small, and passive and are fine with that
fact that this cartoon is portraying them as the opposite. Women like to be
seen a equal to men and what better way to do that is by showing society that
Asian girls are not small, weak, and docile. I honestly do not believe that the
creator Lela Lee is out there to put oppress Asian girls, but to actually
empower Asian women.
Question:
Do you think the Angry Little Asian Girl comics are offensive?
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