Making the Human

Corinne Sugino's "Making the Human" delves into the narratives surrounding Asian Americans and how these stories have been used to reinforce harmful ideas about progress.

The book examines how mainstream portrayals of Asian Americans have served to naturalize a limited understanding of what it means to be human.

Sugino analyzes various narratives, from popular films to legal arguments, to illustrate how these stories often erase the diverse experiences within the Asian American community.

The work challenges readers to critically examine the function of storytelling and its role in shaping societal perceptions of race and identity.

By drawing on Black Studies scholarship, the book offers a more expansive understanding of the concept of "the human" and antiracism, paving the way for imagining solidarity across racial lines.