Scene on Radio S3 E8: American Made
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Oct 17, 2018 
Scholars Tim Yu and Mark Anthony Neal discuss the portrayal of Asian and African American men in American culture, challenging stereotypes and exploring the influences of race and ethnicity on masculinity. They also delve into the concept of the strong black man, examine the complexities of the character Troy Maxson in 'Fences', and address gender dynamics within the black community. The podcast explores the impact of upbringing and work environments on experiences of masculinity.
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Tim Yu's Early Stereotype Discovery
- Tim Yu experienced being the only Asian kid in his school and was unaware of stereotypes about Asian men until a white friend pointed them out.
- He discovered these stereotypes alarmingly shaped social interactions in college, especially about dating.
Breaking Asian Male Stereotypes
- Asian men have long been stereotyped as non-masculine and undesirable in American culture, despite their substantial population and history.
- The film "Crazy Rich Asians" was a milestone, showing Asian men as attractive, confident leads, challenging those stereotypes.
Stereotypes as Manufactured Constructs
- Gender ideas are coded differently based on race and ethnicity in our white supremacist society.
- Stereotypes about Asian men are manufactured, not organically arising from innocent observations.