How To Academy Podcast Anna Sulan Masing - Chinese and Any Other Asian
Feb 14, 2025
Anna Sulan Masing, an academic, poet, and journalist, explores the complexities of East and Southeast Asian identity in Britain. She tackles the oversimplification of identities on official documents, revealing the historical roots of 'othering.' Masing delves into the colonial narratives that shape societal perceptions and highlights the importance of diverse storytelling. She critiques racially charged myths, like MSG, and discusses the need for marginalized voices to reclaim their narratives. Throughout, she advocates for joy as a form of resistance in the face of cultural appropriation.
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Intro
00:00 • 4min
Language, Identity, and Colonial Narratives
03:39 • 10min
Understanding Colonial Narratives and Immigration
13:53 • 4min
Challenging Colonial Narratives Through Diverse Storytelling
17:40 • 4min
Identity and Empire: Navigating Violence in the Pandemic
21:43 • 8min
Unpacking the MSG Myth and Cultural Narratives
29:48 • 20min