Reading: Fight the Tower
There's no doubt that despite the truth behind the stereotype of Asians being successful and excelling in both studies and the workplace, Asians remain a joke in US society and hardly hold much power. I have always recognized this paradox but never knew how to approach it. I became excited upon hearing and reading that educators are resisting the system and demanding more fair treatment and opportunities, especially for Asian American women. Gaining a stronger understanding of the system's corruption and manipulation through reading the testimonies from Asian American women working within the education system, including the physical toll and emotional turmoil caused by stress and adversity, proved to be very enlightening but also upsetting. Although I knew majority of the people, whites included, were being oppressed and restricted from rising up, I never understood the extent of the extreme circumstances, and still don't, but have a clearer picture compared to before. I believe in fighting the tower and abolishing a hierarchy system, but I still don't know how to approach the situation. Through the article, I found that educating people on the true circumstances may bring more scholarships and funds in supporting the case; however, as a student, I don't see the role for my generation in the larger picture despite the future being in our hands. I may protest and support individual educators that are being suppressed and spread the knowledge I acquired from reading such articles to my peers, but we don't have a strong influence in fighting the system. Students don't face direct oppression from educational authorities, don't have personal stories to share, and don't have the money to support the cause. I also have trouble understanding how money flow for this cause could beat foundations like the Rockefellers, Carnegie or Mellon. Even if people gather and rise up like during the Civil Rights Movements, I don't see how businesses could be swayed. It would harm the people before even scratching those corporations. The US government has a responsibility to listen to and serve its people, but these businesses don't. And could the number of people fighting for educational reforms induce the government to take action despite the sponsorship and backing they receive from such businesses?
Question: Aside from campaigning support for individual educators and protesting, how can students tackle issues of educational oppression?
Work Cited
Valverde, Kieu-Linh Caroline (2013). Fight the Tower.
Kết quả xổ số (Mar 22, 2016). Short Quotes About Life. Retrieved from https://medium.com/@shortquotesaboutlife/education-is-the-most-powerful-weapon-which-you-can-use-to-change-the-world-948afbf75de8
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