ASA 2 Section 2
Week 10
If I were to read this article 4 years ago in high school, I probably would not have understood very much and maybe even scoff at it a little. High school boys are immature like that. But college has introduced me to many friends in the LGBTQ community. Not only did I come to understand the hardships they face, I also discovered that there was prejudice and insensitivity among the community between races and genders. With the combination of familial commitments, the role of women in Asian American families, and the stress of coming out, being a female, queer, Vietnamese American presents a very unique situation.
Although unique, Ô-Môi provides a community for the queer female Vietnamese Americans. The most important factor that distinguishes it from other queer organizations is its emphasis on keeping ethnic identity. It is not necessary to toss one's ethnic identity away to live in a white America, even for queer females.
The statistics show that 84% of them are college educated, and 80% are students or professionals in their 20's and 30's. I wonder how many people are not exposed or do not have time to commit to organizations such as Ô-Môi because of their careers and financial limitations. Is there a way to reach out to the people who cannot afford the time for such an organization?
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| Asian American communities are expanding, especially niche ones such as queer Vietnamese Americans. |
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