For Frameworks, I chose to PROTECT CAREGIVERS by Ai-jen Poo & NDWA. This post goes in-depth with how caregivers are constantly put down and looked at as less compared to other healthcare workers despite being in the same field and putting themselves in danger, health-wise in order to take care of other people. I chose this since it is a common issue that is portrayed in movies, based on real events, that Asian caretakers are usually taken advantage of and usually mistreated in horrible ways.
For Stories, I chose “Tired” by Alice Tsui. This post shows how she feels ever since the coronavirus started and how the media has portrayed this while disregarding the prejudices that Asians have gone through since this pandemic started. Just like Alice, I’ve seen multiple posts on social media regarding discrimination towards Asians ever since the pandemic started and ever since then, I’ve always felt anxious and nervous whenever my parents leave to do simple tasks out of fear that they’ll be discriminated towards. I picked this issue since I’m Asian and ever since this year started, one of the main focuses has been on Asians but not in a good light and seeing other’s stories of how they’re affected, they usually give a piece of advice to calm yourself and deal with these issues which are very helpful.
For Resources, I chose media coverage recommendations. This post talks about how media coverage of the pandemic has inadvertently led to increased racism and xenophobia towards Asians in general. This is the point as to why I feel anxious and nervous whenever my parents leave the home. Especially with news outlets like Fox News who blatantly call the Coronavirus “China Virus” which leads to influence their already racist base and viewers. I chose this since it is interesting to see how the media shows stories and the outcome of their telling since they can reach millions of people in the world.
