tripostrophe
07-22-2007, 01:36 AM
Thought of this while reading about some stuff going down elsewhere on the internet.
So I think there are some views that are pretty universal, if not necessary, to the APIA identity. e.g. the model minority myth is harmful and should be combated, the identity goes beyond fashion and language, etc. (feel free to disagree).
But take the biggest issue (to you) just before all that. One that you think is just as essential as whatever the basics of the APIA ID are. How we treat the LGBT community within our community, how we treat feminism/womanism, classism, (dis)ability, etc.
If someone started a thread on said topic, and it turned out that a majority of users felt differently than you did, and simply dismissed the issue or were outright hostile, how would you react?
Starting with YW, do you feel that you get enough from this community in terms of education and growth that you'd roll with it (not necessarily meaning accept it), and stick with the community? Or would you likely leave and find another place to post/learn?
Beyond YW, how do you feel these issues are treated within the APIA community around where you live (if there is a comparable APIA community for you at all). Do you feel they're being totally ignored? A long ways to go, but stagnant?
Do you feel your identity as an APIA is strong enough that it's a focal point of your self/identity, or is it something that you can put aside from time to time? By this, I mean are you willing to let it take second tier to other identities such as LGBT, woman, x class, x religion, x political party, animal rights, environmentalist, etc?
Just wondering...I want to say that I'm really thankful for this community here. It's allowed me to learn and grow in so many ways, and I like the interaction that goes on. It's cool to see people progressing and all. I think I'll be staying with this through anything. Same with the APIA ID in general/life, even if I tend to code-switch/mute it sometimes.
:edit: And if you do find it to be lacking...what is it that could bring you back/encourage you?
So I think there are some views that are pretty universal, if not necessary, to the APIA identity. e.g. the model minority myth is harmful and should be combated, the identity goes beyond fashion and language, etc. (feel free to disagree).
But take the biggest issue (to you) just before all that. One that you think is just as essential as whatever the basics of the APIA ID are. How we treat the LGBT community within our community, how we treat feminism/womanism, classism, (dis)ability, etc.
If someone started a thread on said topic, and it turned out that a majority of users felt differently than you did, and simply dismissed the issue or were outright hostile, how would you react?
Starting with YW, do you feel that you get enough from this community in terms of education and growth that you'd roll with it (not necessarily meaning accept it), and stick with the community? Or would you likely leave and find another place to post/learn?
Beyond YW, how do you feel these issues are treated within the APIA community around where you live (if there is a comparable APIA community for you at all). Do you feel they're being totally ignored? A long ways to go, but stagnant?
Do you feel your identity as an APIA is strong enough that it's a focal point of your self/identity, or is it something that you can put aside from time to time? By this, I mean are you willing to let it take second tier to other identities such as LGBT, woman, x class, x religion, x political party, animal rights, environmentalist, etc?
Just wondering...I want to say that I'm really thankful for this community here. It's allowed me to learn and grow in so many ways, and I like the interaction that goes on. It's cool to see people progressing and all. I think I'll be staying with this through anything. Same with the APIA ID in general/life, even if I tend to code-switch/mute it sometimes.
:edit: And if you do find it to be lacking...what is it that could bring you back/encourage you?