Hollywood & Asian American Stereotypes

How does Hollywood place stereotypes on Asian Americans in the contemporary moment? How are Asian Americans taking back those stereotypes to correct them and fix the misrepresentation? These are two questions that are critical to guide our understanding of the racial inequalities and discrimination that is happening in the film industry today. On this website, I will cover the history of common Asian American stereotypes we still see in the present moment, how Hollywood perpetuates those stereotypes and the effects, and how Asian American film groups are taking action to fight against these stereotypes.

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