CRE 151: Why Asian American Representation in Media is a Social Justice Issue
Why Asian American Representation in Media is a Social Justice Issue 1. 2020 -anti-Asian hate incidents spiked 149% across larger cities in America a. Even as hate incidents overall declined 2. Over 10,000 anti-Asian incidents from 19 March 2020 – 30 Sept 2021 a. 44.4 percent occurred in 2020/55.7 percent in 2021 3. Such violence is not new, nor intersectionality of law, politics, and media affecting their lives a. Date back to their arrival centuries ago and continues today b. What role does the media play in shaping Asian culture and harnessing its power for creative change II: Why Media Matters 1. Media creates the narrative foundation for how people of color are perceived and treated in real world 2. ...