Asian Misrepresentation

The model minority myth is bad representation of our communities. Individuals in the Asian and Asian American community share a diverse range of experiences and need to be represented in that way on T.V., in Hollywood, on the internet and so on. As individuals in this society, we have the ability to think critically and decide whether or not these portrayals are accurate, reflect the entire community, and ultimately whether or not we accept these ideas. By acknowledging these misrepresentations exist, we admit there is a problem but by not doing anything about it, you are part of perpetuating the Model Minority Myth. There are many ways to combat these terrible stereotypes and some include: boycotting T.V. shows and films that promote misrepresentations, writing blogs debunking these ideas, using art to display accurate portrayals, organizing against the misrepresentations and making demands, making or supporting independent films and shows, and by informing other people when you see or hear things that are problematic.