Self-Helpless The Dark Side of Fetishization: Representation, Stereotypes, and Origins with Kaila Yu
Delanie Fischer chats with author of Fetishized: A Reckoning with Yellow Fever, Feminism, and Beauty Kaila Yu to discuss the dangerous side of fetishization. She shares about the evolving perception of Asian women, the impact of media and representation (or lack thereof), and practical ways to recognize and dismantle harmful patterns.
* This episode contains sensitive subject matter. Listener discretion is advised.
Discussed in this episode:
- Preference vs. Fetish: Where's The Line?
- The Origin of "Yellow Fever" and Its Impact
- What Lies Beneath Perceived "Compliments"
- 4 Asian Tropes in TV, Music, and Film
- Asian Violence: Past and Present
- The "Model Minority" and Infighting
- The Belief That Asian Women Serve 3 Masters
- The Love Island Incident and Cancel Culture
- Kaila's Favorites: TV Character & Book Recommendation
- Addiction, Recovery, and a Healing Routine
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