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Model Minority Report

Model Minority Report

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A podcast that centralizes the Asian American experience as it relates to nerd and pop culture and everything in between. We'll discuss why representation matters and ultimately why we matter. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/modelminorityreport/support
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Not Your Model Minority

Nabila Khan and Thulasi Kandiah

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For years, the “Model Minority” Myth has been used to place South Asians on a pedestal and create a racial divide by treating Asians as a monolith, lauding proximity to “Whiteness”, and continuing to perpetuate racism, inequity, and institutional injustice. This educational podcast challenges South Asian Canadians to reject the myth and point a critical lens inwards and outwards through learning, self-reflection, and informed action. Join your hosts Thulasi Kandiah and Nabila Khan as we expl ...
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A podcast about the missing link between Jackie Chain and Jackie Chan. ►Support the show here ▼or by listening on platforms supporting Value4Value! -▼ ►Podverse ►CurioCaster ►Podcast Guru ►Podfriend ▼Follow Alex Zee and the show!▼ ►All Socials ►Facebook ►Instagram ►X (Formerly Twitter) ►TikTok ►Mastodon ►Threads ►Nostr Donate To The Cause: https://alexzeecomedy.com/support Buy My Merch: https://alexzeecomedy.com/shop ▼Follow the show!▼ ►Instagram ►Threads
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This Machine Kills The Model Minority is coming soon to an RSS feed near you! A podcast about the missing link between Jackie Chain and Jackie Chan. Join AAPI/Latinx stand-up comedian, Alex Zee as he covers news and topics relating to the minority lifestyle because yes: it is a lifestyle. Episodes drop early 2024! ►Support the show here ▼or by list…
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In the last few years, the “girlboss” has come to represent contemporary mainstream feminism for many. “Girlboss feminism” suggests that the professional success of individual women is intrinsic to collectively achieving equity for women. Is this true? Is “girlboss feminism” actually feminist? Is it intersectional? And what is its relationship with…
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When COVID-19 ravaged the world a year ago, it was touted to be the “Great Equalizer” - it was referred to as the disease that transcends wealth, fame, or prestige because everyone is equally at risk. However, over the last year, it has become very evident that we are not equally affected by COVID-19. And this inequality became even more apparent w…
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As Canadians, we often believe that Canada is a welcoming safe haven for immigrants and refugees. Unfortunately, Canada has a long history of placing migrants - including young children - in detention for extended periods of time under the guise of protecting national security. How do we reconcile arbitrary detention with a country that is purporte…
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For as long as many of us can remember, man/woman, male/female, and masculinity/femininity have been construed as idealized opposites. And so much of Western society has been organized by this binary - from gender-specific bathrooms to fashion to even colours. But is this how it’s always been? Have “men” and “women” always been divided into distinc…
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Familial and community pressures to attend university are nothing new in South Asian cultures. However, South Asian millennials are faced with many new challenges that the generation before us didn't necessarily have to deal with: increasing costs of education, higher student debt, the rising cost of housing and real estate, and higher income dispa…
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This week, we’re tackling a very divisive topic: sex work. In 2013, the Supreme Court of Canada found Canada’s sex work laws to be unconstitutional because the laws deprived sex workers of their right to security. Parliament introduced the controversial Bill C-36 in 2014 in response to this decision. But has this made sex work any safer? Have onlin…
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When Black Lives Matter protests erupted around the globe last year, many companies responded by making statements of solidarity on social media, donating hundreds of thousands to dollars to organizations like BLM and NAACP, and implementing diversity and inclusion initiatives. This was part of a larger trend of philanthrocapitalism - where corpora…
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As children of immigrants, we often feel stuck between a country that has never accepted us, and a country we have never known. How do we understand our cultural identity in light of this, and how does it compare to our parents? Join us for this very special episode, as we discuss immigration, identity, loss and survival with our mothers, Sadia Gul…
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I share what happened two years ago to make me put a long pause on the podcast. After reflecting I highlight two important Asian-American actors who are representing not only the Asian community but my own experience as a transracial adoptee: Lana Condor (To All the Boys I Loved Before) and Leah Lewis (The Half of It). Also sending love to the Dash…
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For a long time, Asian people were either unseen or reduced to harmful stereotypes in mainstream pop culture. While we still have a long way to go, we have more opportunity to create our own stories today than ever before. So, where are we now? This week, we discuss the representation of Asian people in pop culture and how we can do better.…
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Ontario’s sex-ed curriculum has been rife with controversy in recent years. In just 5 years, the province has implemented or re-implemented 3 different sex-ed curriculums. So, where do we stand now? This week, we explore the confusing and highly political world of sex education.Par Nabila Khan and Thulasi Kandiah
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer the stuff of science fiction. Whether we like it or not, this technology is finding its way into our everyday lives, including our workplaces, health care and even policing. But is AI destined to repeat the mistakes of its human creators? Samin Khan, entrepreneur and AI researcher, joins us to talk about th…
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Canada’s universal healthcare system is widely considered to be one of the best in the world and a source of pride for many Canadians. But that doesn’t mean there isn’t room for improvement. This week we explore health care, identity, and what happens when a “universal” health care system isn’t designed with everyone in mind.…
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As long as movies have been around, white folks have been cast in roles as Asian characters. In this episode, we dive into a long list of these cases and examine all the bad choices from eye taping to skin altering. And surprise, some of this is still occurring in 2018! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/modelminority…
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Final thoughts on Crazy Rich Asians *Spoilers* then tons of news and updates around Asian-Americans in upcoming TV and film projects plus an interview with my son, Maddox, and his perspective as a Fil-Am kid growing up in 2018.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/modelminorityreport/support…
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Host Allie Moreno introduces herself and talks about why this podcast exists, why representation is so important for Asian-Americans and what the success of Crazy Rich Asians means for the community.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/modelminorityreport/support
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