Logical conclusion of "Stop Asian hate"--of discussion of racism as only interpersonal relations--is hyperfixation on the individual, on cultural identity. Brace yrself for essay after essay abt AsAms being "caught btwn 2 worlds" and white kids making fun of their packed lunches
Like this, it’s such a cliché at this point! And we’re going to be seeing so many more of these for to the political environment!!!
There is a right way to do these kinds of personal reflection essays w/o the handwringing liberal guilt. I'd like to uplift one that I'm particularly fond of, in which Emily Dong links her cultural identity to Chinese history and struggle. https://forpositivepeace.org/2020/01/01/i-want-to-be-chinese/
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