Racial/ethnic/cultural injustice isn’t only about violence and privilege – it can come from shaming another person for not being XYZ enough. This can leave a person worried that they’re doing something “wrong” and is…well…”too integrated” or a “sell-out.” Continue Reading
At the risk of sounding like I’m part of the radical right, I really want to ask, “what ARE we allowed to say these days?” I find that EVERYTHING that doesn’t sound “woke” seems wrong. Hell, me suggesting that people… Continue Reading
I’m first generation CBC – not the network, but Canadian born Chinese. The US elections and their focus on immigration has had me thinking, and to be honest, I really don’t know WHAT to think. My views on this topic… Continue Reading
Note: This was originally posted on DelectablyChic! in 2013. It is a review of the NOVEL, not the MOVIE. The MOVIE premieres on August 15 (in North America). When I first heard about Kevin Kwan’s debut novel, I was excited… Continue Reading
I’m the first generation in my family to be a Canadian born Canadian. My parents came here a few years before I was born. I recently saw a BuzzFeed video featuring adult children of Asian immigrants to the United States… Continue Reading
Happy Lunar New Year! While most people have large family dinners on New Year’s Eve, my husband and I celebrated with our own tradition of ordering in from a neighbouring Chinese restaurant. There are a few dishes we ALWAYS get… Continue Reading
Deal with it, people. I know some people aren’t happy at their “culture” being “bastardized,” and perhaps it is, but as a child of immigrants, I’m angered by this perspective. It’s as if you are saying my culture doesn’t and… Continue Reading
Mental Health Awareness Day was earlier this week, and while mental health awareness is gaining ground in many societies, there are others which are still very behind. This is definitely an issue in many more “traditional” cultures, including various East… Continue Reading
The summer may be ending, but I want to talk about more summer things: Sleepaway camp and cottages. First generation kids (especially Asian kids) in Canada don’t usually go to sleepaway camp. It’s JUST. NOT. DONE. Why? My theory is… Continue Reading
My parents are immigrants. They came to Canada when they were in their 20s and had me a few years later. Compared to many immigrant parents, mine are probably considered extremely integrated. But that doesn’t mean that there isn’t ANY… Continue Reading