Tagged - identity
identity
The privilege of white lies for a biracial Asian-American
Although some people can immediately tell that I’m Asian, there’s an undeniable privilege in knowing that passing as white is even an option for me. While I have had moments like last March where I’ve felt fear because of my race, I’ve never been racially discriminated against, and that’s something I don’t take for granted. Read More
american politics
Fragments of an Asian identity
My mother was right. In America, we will always be seen as Asian first and as people second. Read More
identity
You might need a linguistic attitude check
How many friendships and romances never formed because of the biased assumptions we have about language? Read More
Diversity
Identity clubs and commitment to diversity
There are many student organizations on campus based on culture or identity like the Korean American Students’ Association, Spanish and Latino Students’ Association, Pan-African Students Association, Pride Network, and Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers. The members of each group usually reflect the name of the group or what the group’s mission is to serve. Do […]
clothing
‘Gender-neutral’ doesn’t mean ‘gay’
Some people have questioned my gender identity and sexual orientation because of the way I dress. I wear quite a bunch of men’s clothing — shirts, sweaters, and a coat. The first time that I bought men’s clothing was with my dad, browsing around the men’s section at a GAP store. I picked up the […]
identity
Asian-American identities examined at AAA discussion
Students dove into topics such as language, interracial individuals, and cultural upbringing. Read More
identity
How racism lives among us
As an Indian-American, I have never thought of myself as any more or less of one of my cultures. I have never had to stop and ask myself about my identity. I am just me. It is as simple as that, right? Not exactly. Read More
