Introduction People, especially those who live outside of Asia, tend to forget that East Asia is not just China, Japan, and Korea. There are other groups and countries that are East Asian, including Taiwan and Mongolia. Every time East Asian issues are being discussed, Mongolia is NEVER mentioned. The only way to combat this lack …
Fast fashion has been growing rapidly in many countries, especially Asian countries. We all have checked our clothes tags and seen ‘Made in China’ or ‘Made in Bangladesh’. While lots of people may not see the harm in fast fashion, it has many negative consequences. Asian countries dominate fast fashion. China, for example, is the …
Most of us have been following the farmers in India who have been on strike for the past six months. They have been protesting the three bills the Indian government has passed which disregard the farmer’s needs and wishes while focusing more on the corporate aspect. However, two weeks ago the peaceful protest took a …
The COVID-19 pandemic has shown the incredible resilience and strength of healthcare workers on the frontlines. They have endured months of tireless work and sacrifice in order to keep their families back at home safe, as well as putting their own health on the line to care for sick patients. But almost a year into …
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, the jokes on dog-eating Asians (and also on bat-eating) have seen new life. Most of us view these jokes with righteous indignation as we have simply never eaten dogs, myself included. But where do these stereotypes and jokes originate from? And how does racism cloud discussions of such practices? Dogs in …
