ASA 002-A03
11/19/2017
The article, "Why Ferguson Matters to Asian Americans", sparked interesting conversation about the stigmatization and stereotyping of minority races of America. The author, Soya Jung, introduces the idea that there are vary levels of importance within the description of minority racists. My first impression of the article is that I agree with her statement "Yet as an Asian American, black rage occupies an important and intimate place in my heart and mind..." Last year, I watched a documentary film about the Ferguson shooting, and after the film ended, my initial reaction was also enraged. I too, felt saddened by the event. Asian Americans are categorized as a model minority and that we have privilege in comparison to Black Americans, but in reality, this is oftentimes a myth. I'm also on the same page with Jung that "The invisibility of Asian death, and the denial of any form of Asian American identity that doesn’t play by the model minority rulebook, is another reason why black rage holds such importance to me."
Below I attached this photo to advocate for cooperation between minority races. I believe fighting against white supremacy would be more efficient and effective if we stop discriminating ourselves within the minority community. Minority community should work together and fight for what we deserve as a whole, instead of just one minority race.
Question:
What is the most effective yet peaceful way break the myth that Asian Americans are minority model?
Reference:
Jung, S. (n.d.). Why Ferguson Matters to Asian Americans. Retrieved from http://www.racefiles.com/2014/08/20/why-ferguson-matters-to-asian-americans/
[Digital Image]. (n.d). Retrieved November 19, 2017, from https://www.yomyomf.com/how-asian-americans-contribute-to-white-supremacy/
No comments:
Post a Comment