Asian Majors
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Stories
Bento: Feeling Ashamed of Your Food
When I was child, my mom used to make my lunches every morning. Looking back, I can’t believe how lucky I was. As a Japanese family, these lunches were... Continue reading »
Mija: Growing Up in a Multicultural Blended Family
I have a multicultural family. After my mother passed away, our father eventually met a Mexican divorcée from work. Our family grew instantly. Growing up, it seemed normal for... Continue reading »
Prejudice and Border Crossings
I’m Japanese, working in the US with a work visa. I went to an international school in Japan, and an English speaking university. So I speak English fluently, with... Continue reading »
Abortion: Real Experience, Not a Political Tool
I don’t understand why all the people talking about abortions are old white men. That’s not fair: not all of them are that old. But every person I see... Continue reading »
Voting and Racism
During the last Federal election in Canada, my roommate and I decided to go vote. As proud citizens, it wasn’t our first time voting, but it was the first... Continue reading »
Workplace Discrimination…From Other Women?
I recently left a job which, to an outsider, looked like a sure thing. I was about to get promoted, my colleagues liked working with me, and I was... Continue reading »
Growing Up In a Multi-Racial Household
Telling someone that I am half-Indian always guarantees an interesting response. It often takes some clarification: “yes, from India”, “yes, my father is actually Indian, as in brown coloured... Continue reading »
Playing as Women. Playing as Ourselves.
As of 2013, 45% of all gamers are women. We’re more visible in some genres than others, which make some people think we’re not playing certain games. We’re here.... Continue reading »
When You Pass a Homeless Person, Do You Ignore Them?
This is me. Standing in line at Starbucks, I mentally rehearse my order and try to predict the small talk that will inevitably accompany it. Through my nervousness and... Continue reading »