What Does The Word "Asian" Mean To You?
"Within the term "Asian" there's so much diversity."
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BuzzFeed Motion Pictures Staff
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Junior Social Media Strategist
So often people forget the vast umbrella of cultures that the term "Asian" encompasses. So, we asked a few people what being Asian meant to the them, and each answer reminded us that we are all different.
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When asked, what does "Asian" mean to you? Everyone said that it's a part of their identity but is sometimes complicated to explain to others.
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People sometimes overlook certain Asian cultures...
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...missing the opportunity to learn all that culture has to offer.
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Our participants also talked about the stereotypes Asian people face every day…
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...and how it negatively affected them.
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And when we asked, what makes you proud to be Asian...
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...well, it was quite obvious everyone had a lot to be proud of.
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Ultimately, everyone was proud to be themselves.
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