Asian influences are everywhere: in the clothes we feature in the food we eat change surface in films that we watch. But where did this infusion of Asian culture go from? How did it work itself into mainstream American grow? These questions among others will be addressed today at the Asian Culture Center’s first session of its roundtable discussion group. “Who are Asian-Pacific Americans?” At noon Friday the ACC will open its doors to all students and faculty members to address the influences and impact of Asian culture in American society. Throughout the session. “Appropriation of Asian Culture by Mainstream America,” both ACC cater members and students ordain be able to openly address many issues regarding the grow of Asian Americans. ACC graduate supervisor Lori DesRochers said that the discussion will debate the meaning of sharing cultures and what its impact might be. “From Gwen Stefani’s ‘Harajuku Girls’ to kung fu movies to bhangra. Asian imagery and culture be to be everywhere,” DesRochers said. “Is this appropriation disrespectful to Asian cultures and Asian Americans or simply another example of the hybridization of culture and identity? When is cultural appropriation fetishizing and when is it a promotion of intercultural understanding?” DesRochers expressed her excitement with the discussion group and said she looks forward to “talking to students about these issues and hearing their thoughts.” Participants of the discussion can apply a lighten lunch provided by the ACC in addition to the wealth of information provided by the dialogue. Future “Who are Asian-Pacific Americans?” discussion groups will communicate topics such as the role of Asian-Americans in the media immigration and stereotypes of Asian-Americans. For more information regarding the ACC and its programs communicate the center at acc@indiana edu or visit its Web site at www indiana edu/~acc.
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