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Representation Of Asian Americans In Film
I agree that Asian Americans are not present in film in any meaningful way. Limited roles for Asians were shown in the media, and most of them were stereotyped as martial art masters, nerds lacking appropriate social, or people from very poor classes. These negative images really affect the lives of Asian Americans in this country since media stereotypes shape people’s perception about Asian Americans. Underrepresentation or misrepresentation of Asian Americans in film does lead to the racism and discrimination that Asian Americans still face in our society.
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