Several Asian Americans were asked the question: Do you consider yourselves Brown? Some said “yes,” others said “no,” and the reasons they gave for their answers varied. For some, their answer was based solely on their skin tone. For others, their answer was more complicated and took into account cultural and social factors. In this audio story, Asian Americans discuss the discrimination they have faced based on their skin color. Listen to learn more about why some Asian Americans do or do not consider themselves Brown and how the way others view them affects their lives.
Story Length: 4:06
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12/11/2017
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According to the speakers in this story, what does it mean to be Brown?
What reasons do several speakers give for not calling themselves Brown?
In the context of this story, what is “negative space”?
How does the discrimination experienced by South/Southeast Asians and East Asians in the U.S. differ?
What is a consequence of not viewing Indians and Pakistanis as Asian?
