One of the reasons for the invisibility of #AntiAsianRacism is inextricably connected to #ModelMinorityMyth. The myth focuses on #stereotypes of #Asians as hard-working, independent, intelligent & economically prosperous.
Stereotypes hide many issues & disappears the realities of working-class #AsianWomen’s lives.
#KoreanPop, or #Kpop, has been steadily increasing in popularity in the past couple of years. Events like KCON, multiple fan meets, and concerts all come together to bolster the musical movement. Though the success of K-pop has done wonders for #AsianRepresentation, improving #CulturalAwareness & overall giving this amazing #music genre the recognition it deserves, the movement brought along some drawbacks, most notably #fetishization of #KoreanMen.
Had a little trip to #Amsterdam today, which has one of the few stores in my country that carries #Japanese#CDs (whereas #Korean is in every record store now). Picked up a few more to grow the collection.
I actually never listened to #Diva and #GirlNextDoor, but they looked interesting and didn't cost that much so I figured I'd take them old fashioned style.