Asian American Experiences: Anthropological Perspectives

3-0-9 units. HASS-S · Undergraduate

Broad, comparative, and in-depth analysis of Asian American experiences in the 21st century from anthropological, media studies, and gender studies perspectives. Explores the experiences of contemporary Asian Americans through ethnographic research and anthropological works by reflecting on some key concerns of our society today: digital reproduction of racism, backlash against the rise of Asia, fascism, #MeToo, and the explosion of racism against Asians since the COVID-19 pandemic. Attends to the experiences of racialization in the workspaces of college-educated upper middle-class professionals.