Feuy Saephan - Week 1
During this time, it is difficult to process the chaos surrounding the coronavirus as we enter into a state of fear without sufficient leadership. People around the world are afraid of how this will end or if this will ever end. A mass hysteria pulling out the true colors of our individualistic society-- the belief of every man for themselves. It feels surreal hearing and seeing people fight for basic necessities, such as toilet paper, when it is a worry so far from the core of the problem.
Not only has the virus showed that Americans are selfish in their need to survive, but it has also forced their racist views to emerge to the forefront. As an Asian American living in the United States, I am disappointed in the majority of our country fueling the ignorance behind the vernacular used to explain the coronavirus as the "Chinese virus." A term also used by our very own president, whom we must look towards for guidance during a time of scare. He, himself, has only gushed a whirlwind into the fire of those who had pre-existing racial views on the Asian population. We should not have to defend ourselves on why this term is detrimental to our identity, nor should we have to fear walking out into a world of violence, hatred, or discrimination.
We are in a time of division, and it is worrisome. I want to believe there is something good to come out of this pandemic, but it is a belief that wavers as this situation becomes heavier on our shoulders.
What I choose to do during this time is more important than ever. I want to continue educating myself and stabilizing my mental health in order to come out of this stronger than before. I expect to learn more about the different processes of healing from this course and how it can be applied to my daily life. The various cultures, or ways of life, exists for a reason. We are all made to be different with the ability to learn from each other. I hope to gain knowledge from the course objectives as well as from the views of other students in the class.
Will a piece of the legacy of this pandemic further influence anti-Asian sentiment in America?
Not only has the virus showed that Americans are selfish in their need to survive, but it has also forced their racist views to emerge to the forefront. As an Asian American living in the United States, I am disappointed in the majority of our country fueling the ignorance behind the vernacular used to explain the coronavirus as the "Chinese virus." A term also used by our very own president, whom we must look towards for guidance during a time of scare. He, himself, has only gushed a whirlwind into the fire of those who had pre-existing racial views on the Asian population. We should not have to defend ourselves on why this term is detrimental to our identity, nor should we have to fear walking out into a world of violence, hatred, or discrimination.
We are in a time of division, and it is worrisome. I want to believe there is something good to come out of this pandemic, but it is a belief that wavers as this situation becomes heavier on our shoulders.
What I choose to do during this time is more important than ever. I want to continue educating myself and stabilizing my mental health in order to come out of this stronger than before. I expect to learn more about the different processes of healing from this course and how it can be applied to my daily life. The various cultures, or ways of life, exists for a reason. We are all made to be different with the ability to learn from each other. I hope to gain knowledge from the course objectives as well as from the views of other students in the class.
Will a piece of the legacy of this pandemic further influence anti-Asian sentiment in America?
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