Week 8
A01
In "What Asian Americans Are Bringing to Campus Movements for Racial Justice," Mark Tseng Putterman discusses how many do not notice the action taken within the Asian American community, which lead people to believe issues, like racism and colorism, don't exist. Some have protested against their racial injustices, but the voices weren't strong enough. Many also settle on the model minority image of Asian Americans. Although it may sound pleasing to have people think you're of such great standing of intelligence and drive to success, the expectation comes through just a stereotype. When thinking of racism people are unsure whether Asian Americans stand on the category of black or white. Are we yellow or brown? Because of this people feel as though Asian privilege exists which eliminates the thought of including Asian Americans to be part of racial injustices. Although being Asian-American is broad, many of us share many similar issues, and also values. In order to have our voices heard and be taken seriously, we must put our differences aside and come together to address our issues in our community so that we can form a stronger movement. Maintaining cultural identity can be pretty difficult once entering a university here in America. Therefore, many don't know where they stand in issues, or how people can stand together to address these issues. If Asian Americans were given more opportunities to understand their place, would it be easier to come together to eliminate injustices?
References:
1. Le racisme ordinaire dénoncé en photo. (n.d.). Retrieved November 11, 2017, from http://www.marieclaire.fr/,le-racisme-ordinaire-denonce-en-photo,834333.asp
2. Putterman, M. T. (n.d.). Race Files . What Asian Americans are bring to campus movements for racial justice . Retrieved November 8, 2017.
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