It is extremely important to a person’s sense of self-worth to “see” people like himself or herself in the newspapers, on television, in magazines, and in other media outlets. Life in Hollywood is completely glorified, and because of that, it causes people to feel as if they are less than if they don't see someone they can resonate with in Hollywood. It's unfortunate but it is our reality.
Even growing up, I realized that there were not as many Asians on TV as I would have liked. And if there were, they were either portrayed as hyper-sexualized or as a nerd that has deep "weird" secrets. It made me think that I could never have huge goals because I didn't see any Asians portrayed in media who seemed respectable.
Isolation and Marginality with Groups
I genuinely believe that students from many different groups still experience isolation and marginality. Because of this, we could incorporate change by having the desire to understand these students of different groups. And not only having the desire, but to also reach out and take initiative to invite these students to American functions. Change only needs to happen from one person.
I genuinely believe that students from many different groups still experience isolation and marginality. Because of this, we could incorporate change by having the desire to understand these students of different groups. And not only having the desire, but to also reach out and take initiative to invite these students to American functions. Change only needs to happen from one person.
Imahori's Decision to Change
As much as I am uncomfortable to the name change, I do understand why he made the decision. I am uncertain as to whether or not I agree, but I can empathize and see as to why he may have felt like he had no choice.
Growing up, I used to wonder why my parents didn't just spell my name 'Chelsea' and have it pronounced as 'Chel-sea' rather than 'Chel-see-yah". It made it more difficult for me to assimilate, I felt at that time. But as I grew older, I came to appreciate, embrace and love my name.
White Privilege
I accept the description of privilege, 'even if the white person does not have economic means', for those from European American cultures. Color matters. Not to me, but to many people it does. I love and embrace the fact that I am not white but I am conscious of the fact that not many people have this same belief as me.
I accept the description of privilege, 'even if the white person does not have economic means', for those from European American cultures. Color matters. Not to me, but to many people it does. I love and embrace the fact that I am not white but I am conscious of the fact that not many people have this same belief as me.
I accept the description to apply for those of European American cultures because America was taken by Europeans. And so if we were to do a DNA heritage test on a random selection of White Americans, all would have a significant percentage of a heritage from Europe.
Going back to the color idea, let me give an example. Most European Americans are white. And so if they came to America and inhabited the country, they would choose to apply for a job. Let's say they choose to apply for the same job as an African American. This European American is most likely to be placed higher on the totem pole and have a higher consideration than the African American. Is it discrimination? Absolutely. Does it exist? Absolutely. But the fact that the European American is white, and he or she is applying to an American company and interviewed by White Americans, they have 'white privilege'.
Immigrants in the US
According to the American Progress, the majority of immigrants that migrate to the US today are from Asian countries. It is a strong tie between Asians and Latinos but the Asian population with the US seem to be increasing.
I feel that immigration in the US is more difficult now than it used to be. Countries of origin seems to not have changed. Public opinion seems to have changed drastically though. Or at the very least, the public opinion has seemed to be more vocal than it used to be. Back then, immigration was not a huge problem. Now, it seems as if it's the worst thing that could happen for America, which is very unfortunate.
Being an immigrant myself, I know that our family was trying to escape a life of sorrow and burdens. America seemed to be this land of hope and dreams. In some sense, it still is. Which is why there is a higher number of immigrants originating from certain parts of the world that are more terrible than the parts where life seems to be okay for them there.
