Intersectionality is more than a concept; it has informed my life as an Asian woman who is also a member of the LGBTQ community.
and acknowledges that individuals hold multiple identities — such as race, gender, and ethnicity — that intersect to shape their experiences. Stereotypes, cultural insensitivity, and historical prejudices contribute to environments where these individuals may be more vulnerable to various forms of harassment, especially sexual harassment.
As a member of more than one oppressed group, I also experience greater vulnerability regarding sexual harassment. Sexual harassment is a pervasive issue not only inbut also in the culture at large, and is particularly shaped by racial stereotypes. For example, in many American movies, Asian women are portrayed asof their own. We are seen as submissive and vulnerable in the eyes of men, thereby emboldening perpetrators to sexually harass us.
Reporting sexual harassment is also a complicated matter for many women of color. Not only do these institutions lack awareness of our intersectional struggle, but the justice system is also complicated for those of us with foreign-student status. We worry that reporting or getting involved in a harassment report could affect our immigration or visa status and possibly lead to deportation.
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