Generality:“Yellow”. 59
Anonymous | nationality: American | ethnicity: Chinese
“Yellow”.
For me, I was sort of raised with “pride” for being“yellow” (if that
makes sense?). As a child, I’d always hear my parentsand many older
Chinese people around me use yellow to put down otherraces (i.e.
they’d say that white people are too pale, black peopleare too dark,
etc.)
I now realize how racist and toxic this way of thinkingis, but because I
grew up with it, I didn’t know better and I’m ashamed:(
(Ironically, my mom would also describe her complexionas yellow in a
negative sense. She’d always tell my dad and me thatour skin tones
are “prettier” because they’re redder, which is againa pretty toxic
mindset :(( ).
“Asian”.
I think anyone of Asian descent (whether it be EastAsian, Southeast
Asian, the Middle East, etc.) should be allowed tocall themselves Asian
because it’s their race, even if it isn’t their culture.For those who are
mixed race, I think it’s ultimately up to them toidentify as what they
want (as long as it’s reasonable— i.e. identifyingas Asian after getting
0.2% Chinese on a DNA test probably isn’t the bestthing to do lmao)
I associate “Asian” with race, which is somethingpurely genetic. Asians
with different cultures/upbringings/ethnicities areall Asian :)
Ethnicity|part1.
Chinese, shame, disgust, pride
It’s kind of weird because I was bullied for beingChinese for part of my
life. But I think now, for the first time, I’m realizingthat there’s nothing
wrong with me for being Asian/there’s nothing wrongwith my heritage
:)
I’m slowly growing fond of my dark eyes and blackhair, where before
when I was much younger, I’d wish for blond hair andblue eyes like my
classmates all had.
(we live in a society but like ,,, seriously thoughlmao).
Ethnicity|part2.
I think much of it is affected by those around me.Part of my answer for
the last question could be used for this one as well!
Differ from Asian stereotype(s).
Sometimes I think about how diverse Asia really is,and yet there are
stereotypes that generalize millions and millionsof people. I think this
applies to everyone, not only Asians— it’s super frustratinghow
sometimes, you’re expected to behave a certain wayor have certain
interests because of your race. It’s understandableto an extent (people
who have the same/similar cultures may act/think insimilar ways), but
things like grades, personality, sense of humor, etc....noneof that is
defined by purely genetics or culture.
mchaos
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