Week 9 Discussion 1&2 - As an Asian American man, the dating

Social Science - Sociology assignment discussion 9

Discussion week 9

Reading

(1) As an Asian American man, the dating world made me feel invisible

https://www.today.com/popculture/essay/asian-american-man-dating-invisible-rcna27189

(2) How America tells me and other Asian American men we’re not attractive

https://www.seattletimes.com/life/i-grew-up-thinking-being-asian-detracted-from-my-masculinity-heres-how-america-tells-me-and-other-asian-american-men-theyre-not-attractive/

(3) Kao et al 2018 Asian American Men in Romantic Dating Markets

Watch videos

(1) Why Aren't Asian Men Sexy?

https://youtu.be/-WZVerBzPXQ

(2) Are Asian Men STILL The Lowest Ranked Males?

https://youtu.be/Pu9ydvfyO7w

Assignments

Discussion 1

· How did these articles and videos make you feel? What in these articles and videos stuck out to you? What types of power and systems of oppression contribute to the ways in which the intimacies of Asian American Men are perceived by others today in 2023?

(300 words)

Response

· provide a thoughtful response to at least one (1) of your classmates.

(100 words)

· Discussion 2

· Using any examples from this week’s readings and videos reflect on how the intimacies of Asian American (cis, straight) Men are portrayed in popular culture today. Reference anything from the past 5 years, such as any TV series, films, music, or social media to support your reflection. Then reflect on the following: How might you be responsive to this in your daily life?

(300 words)