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Stuff White Guys Say to Asian Women
Yellow fever. Exotification. Asian fetish. Racism. Our sexist and racist society has a long history of teaching white straight guys to fixate on Asian women in inappropriate and — frankly — offensive ways. That’s not to say that it’s impossible to date an Asian woman without being problematic, but there are some normalized things you should avoid saying. Here are just a few!
Read MoreYellow Fever: Dating As an Asian Woman
I am proud to be an Asian woman and to look the way that I do. My issue with being an Asian woman and trying to date has less to do with my perception of myself, and everything to do with the way I am treated and perceived by men, specifically non-Asian men. Settling for being treated like nothing more than an exotic souvenir gets really old really fast.
Read More4 Lessons Feminism Has Taught Me About My Relationship to Food and Fitness
You may know that many norms around food and fitness are messed up – but that doesn’t mean they’re easy to shake off. These feminist lessons could help.
Read More7 Things to Remember If You’re a White Person Dating a Person of Color
When you’re a white person in an interracial relationship, you can’t be a supportive partner without acknowledging white supremacy. Here’s how to practice allyship in your relationship.
Read MoreHow to Talk About Race with Your White Boyfriend
Some people claim that love is (color)blind. But it hasn’t even been 50 years since laws prohibiting interracial relationships were outlawed, and the effects of that history are still in play today. So how do people navigate this history of tension, privilege, and oppression when they’re also trying to date each other? Here are some ways to approach the topic.
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