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Someone at a #GoldenGlobes party last night:
Hey are you from China?
No.
Are you Korean?
Um no, sorry.
*a group nearby*:
THEY’RE AMERICANS!!!
Hey are you from China?
No.
Are you Korean?
Um no, sorry.
*a group nearby*:
THEY’RE AMERICANS!!!
The issue isn’t about being recognized or “known.” Not everyone watches the Olympics just like not everyone sees every movie.
And there’s definitely nothing wrong with (politely) asking someone who they are, or where they’re from.
And there’s definitely nothing wrong with (politely) asking someone who they are, or where they’re from.
The issue is the assumption that a person isn’t _____ if they don’t fit your preconceived notion for what a _____ looks/acts like.
People’s views are shaped by their experiences, but they are also shaped by the books/magazines they read, and the movies/shows they watch.
People’s views are shaped by their experiences, but they are also shaped by the books/magazines they read, and the movies/shows they watch.
This is one of the reasons why representation and diversity across the board is important - Representation combats ignorance and lights the path to acceptance for everyone.
