One of the reasons for the invisibility of #AntiAsianRacism is inextricably connected to #ModelMinorityMyth. The myth focuses on #stereotypes of #Asians as hard-working, independent, intelligent & economically prosperous.
Stereotypes hide many issues & disappears the realities of working-class #AsianWomen’s lives.
The myth has also sometimes disrupted #InterRacial #solidarity & has been used against #Indigenous, #Black & other #RacializedGroups
The #WhiteSupremacists on the #FarRight have #YellowFever — an #AsianWoman fetish. It’s a confusing mix.
The #ModelMinorityMyth exists alongside another dangerous & limiting idea — one that is consistent with the alt-right’s #misogyny & core #AntiFeminist values. The main problem with white women, as many alt-right #AsianFetishists have noted, is they’ve become too #feminist.
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/01/06/opinion/sunday/alt-right-asian-fetish.html
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[ #AntiAsian #violence is tremendously intertwined with the #fetishization of #AsianIdentity. Fetishization of #Asian people in the US shows itself in #misogynistic #stereotypes, the #ModelMinorityMyth, and at its worst, racially-driven violence. These phenomena, in turn, can cause #RacialTrauma and deeply affect #MentalHealth.
In this article, I would like to discuss how fetishization can drive Anti-Asian sentiments, hate, and violence.]
https://www.supportiv.com/identity/fetishization-violence-impact-asian-diaspora-emotional-health
“With the model minority myth, a lot of us have just been taught to embrace that culture of silence, of not rocking the boat or causing any conflict. I think one thing that I’ve come to terms with is that it is okay to speak up. ... Being able to do that actually really empowers you as a person and also builds community as you bring more light to different issues that people might not be considering.” –Jenn Hudnet
For this episode of Community Signal, we're joined by community professionals Jenn Hudnet, Lana Lee, and Phoebe Venkat. They candidly share stories about the impact of racism and stereotypes against Asians, Asian Americans, and Pacific Islanders in their own lives, in the workplace, and in the commu
I wanted to share with you my initial thoughts when I leaned of the #supremecourt ruling regarding #affirmativeaction last week…because things will get worse BEFORE they get better
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