The China Doll: Asian Stereotypes
The stereotype of the “China Doll” or “Lotus Blossom” has often been perpetuated by the media — women as submissive and quiet servants.
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The perpetual foreigner: “Where are you really from?”
There is a widespread phenomenon known as the “perpetual foreigner” syndrome. This is a common perception that Asian Americans are not really “American,” regardless of how long one has lived in the US.