asian stereotypes…
January 15th, 2003
Finally, something good from MTV…
MTV correspondent battles stereotypes, bad music
Minorities in the entertainment industry today face a variety of challenges, Pak said, emphasizing the type-cast, stereotypical roles traditionally given to Asian Americans.
“I look at my Asian-American friends who are actors,” Pak said, “and I still see them playing roles entitled Mean Karate Kid 12.”
Pak said it’s difficult for Asian Americans to combat the subtle racism in the working world and find their voice in the industry, even though Asian-American personalities such as Connie Chung have carved a place in the media.
Read Pak’s MTV bio…
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