A cultural studies analysis of the over-sexualization of Asian women in Hollywood
Yuanze Wei
Abstract:Stereotypes of Asian women have long persisted, portraying them as submissive, docile and over-sexualized individuals. These traits often remain overlooked, despite the fact that as human beings they are rich in unique personalities. Passive racism perpetuates these harmful generalizations, leading to the devaluation of the Asian race as a whole. This study aims to draw attention to this critical issue and to explore alternative perspectives that challenge traditional images of Asian women. To achieve this goa… Show more
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