While abortion and women’s rights dominate political discourse in the United States, gender inequality remains a global issue. Examining women’s rights across Asia highlights stark contrasts in legal protections, societal expectations, and bodily autonomy.
Behind the vibrant trends of Asian culture lies a dark truth of toxic beauty standards, from historical practices like foot-binding to contemporary issues such as colorism, perpetuating self-hate, low self-esteem, and discrimination, emphasizing the need to redefine beauty beyond harmful standards.
Explore a candid look into the lasting effects of tiger parenting on Asian children, exposing the toll of academic pressures, the resultant mental health challenges, and the long-lasting implications it has on relationships.
Writer’s note: this review contains spoilers Korean dramas currently are at the apex of their industry. Encroaching upon new grounds, these captivating series have made its way to the U.S., mostly through Netflix. I personally love numerous Korean dramas on Netflix as...
Residents from all corners of Southern California flock to the 626 Night Market to immerse themselves in the aromatic and bustling Santa Anita Park. The 626 Market, named after its Arcadia area code, is the largest Asia-inspired market in the United States and takes...
[cbtabs][cbtab title="Chinese"] Baozi Baozi is a steamed bun with filling. Credit: Rachel Chang / The Foothill Dragon Press “Bao” itself, means “bag” in Mandarin. This dish is simply a steamed rice flour bun that holds vegetables and meats like a bag. Whereas...
In our lifetime, we’ve met thousands of individuals and have peered at even more faces. Whether referring to brow bridges or cheekbones, each and every face has its own distinctive structure. This prompts us to question how these differences in facial features came to...
O-M-G! What is this place? I came to check out this “Shu Wu” (Chinese for “Tree House”) in the historic Anping District of Tainan, Taiwan. I was so excited to see a giant flight of stairs going up this grand ole tree that I quickly shot up the steps. Then it led me...
In the fastest growing area of Xinbei Shi (“New Taipei City”, formerly Taipei County) in Taiwan, there’s an area of natural beauty that welcomes wildlife and people alike. Along the banks near the mouth of the Danshui (a.k.a. Tamsui) River, an expanse of mangroves...
President Barack Obama visited Hanoi, Vietnam in May. This reminded me of the time I visited Vietnam three years ago. Each summer since I was 2 years old, I have flown with my family to Taiwan to visit my disabled grandmother who lives alone. During these trips, I...
