Ms. Cho

Margaret Cho
I’m not surprised at the struggle Ms.Cho endured to be recognized as American. It’s continued proof of power and pressure from the dominant group to stipulate what they want us to be and how we are to be labeled.
The text points out that the term Asian American is a misnomer. I argue the same for Hispanic American and African American. Our origin can be from anywhere in the world, but because we have similar physical features, color to our skin, possibly some ancestors from a particular region, the hierarchy demands that we be pointed out and counted separately. Not because they want to display a ‘beautiful mixed salad bowl’, if you will, but to keep track of those individuals that they want to maintain control over. As we continue to move about and mix with others, it sends them into a panic and they come up with new labels for us. A way to lump us into categories that will suit their purposes.
Who, in their right mind hires a native to teach a non-native how to be a native?
S. Ramos, Post #12