Have you noticed in all media we consume there are certain stereotypes that continuously pop up? In this episode, we’re dissecting the problematic representation of Asian women in the media.
Asian women are overwhelming portrayed as hyper-sexual in film and other mediums. More than other races, Asian women are cast as the prostitute or the sex slave. Why? Asian women are grossly fetishized and have been for hundreds of years.
We’re breaking down multiple tropes that you have definitely seen before. Plus, a history lesson on where the origins of these tropes began and how they still exist today.
What can you do? Stop supporting films with poorly written Asian characters. Boom. Done.
Today, there are so many better films that do a better job of representing Asian characters. Especially the women. Watch till the end of the episode to get our recommendations!
Do you have any favorite films that feature well-developed Asian characters? We’d love to hear them. Drop them in the comme...