Native Speaker was written by Chang-rae Lee in the twentieth century and published in 1995. The novel takes place in New York, depicting the late twentieth century. The protagonist is Henry Park, a spy for an espionage firm who has been deserted by his wife. Henry is first chosen to work in this espionage firm … Read more
Ever wondered if there has been a phenomenal Asian American basketball player? What about one to come through the NBA and help conquer racism on top of that? Well, ponder no more because in The Nation’s article titled, “Jeremy Lin: Taking the Weight” Dave Zirin offers an excellent analysis about the topic due to the … Read more
The word stereotype is not a new to anyone It is a part of everyday life. There are a lot of stereotypes created every day all around the world. They are just truths that relate to every individual in a particular culture. Films and articles have been the main source for portraying Asians are smart; … Read more
Asian stereotypes are a product of prevailing myths propagated by various media, from books, plays, movies, television, to even historical propaganda. Generally speaking, the stereotyping of Asian women often swing to extreme types: the docile, subservient sexual object, or the dragon lady. Asian Americans only make up a small percentage of the United States population … Read more