After reading the two articles by Kieu-Linh Caroline Valverde, there are many difficulties that she experienced I can
deeply relate to. Her story is full of empowerment, persistence, and strength. In the article, Fight the Tower: A Call to
Action for Women of Color in Academia shows what true meaning of persistence and what a strong mindset can do.
I didn’t know how crucial the situation with women who are also minorities were until I read her article. Asian women
specifically, are often casted away and neglected. I can deeply relate to Caroline’s words as she says, “In their place
was a discourse that mirrored my insecurities, imbued with the assumption that people of color were inferior
intellectually but allowed to roam the halls of the ivory tower only through forced government edicts.” As much as we
can say race is just a factor, my race has affected not only my education but what the opinions of others had
surrounding me. As Asian Americans, we are viewed as incompetent and refused when we are determined.
During our first lecture, Professor Valverde showed us a video of the Pepper Spray incident at UC Davis.
This sparked a reaction from all of us. The students who are under attack are standing their grounds, no matter how
hurt they are, they are standing in that position to fight for what they believe in. The students portray the importance
for standing up for yourself, just like Kieu-Linh Caroline Valverde has done in her article. Whether it is Asian Americans
in the Academic workforce or students within the college, both of these individuals are strong and persistent in fighting
to end discrimination, and to have a better future ahead.
After reading, my question is everywhere you go, people will judge and have their opinions. Is there any job that will be
fair to everyone they come across? Is anyone safe? What are some ways we can improve our voices to be heard and
accepted instead of pushed to the side?
deeply relate to. Her story is full of empowerment, persistence, and strength. In the article, Fight the Tower: A Call to
Action for Women of Color in Academia shows what true meaning of persistence and what a strong mindset can do.
I didn’t know how crucial the situation with women who are also minorities were until I read her article. Asian women
specifically, are often casted away and neglected. I can deeply relate to Caroline’s words as she says, “In their place
was a discourse that mirrored my insecurities, imbued with the assumption that people of color were inferior
intellectually but allowed to roam the halls of the ivory tower only through forced government edicts.” As much as we
can say race is just a factor, my race has affected not only my education but what the opinions of others had
surrounding me. As Asian Americans, we are viewed as incompetent and refused when we are determined.
During our first lecture, Professor Valverde showed us a video of the Pepper Spray incident at UC Davis.
This sparked a reaction from all of us. The students who are under attack are standing their grounds, no matter how
hurt they are, they are standing in that position to fight for what they believe in. The students portray the importance
for standing up for yourself, just like Kieu-Linh Caroline Valverde has done in her article. Whether it is Asian Americans
in the Academic workforce or students within the college, both of these individuals are strong and persistent in fighting
to end discrimination, and to have a better future ahead.
After reading, my question is everywhere you go, people will judge and have their opinions. Is there any job that will be
fair to everyone they come across? Is anyone safe? What are some ways we can improve our voices to be heard and
accepted instead of pushed to the side?
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