Social Science – Sociology assignment discussion week 12
Week 12
Reading
(1) Han 2021 Asian Men Racial Desire
(2) Atienza 2021 I Think Ill Be More Slutty
Video
· Sexual Racism: What It’s Like To Date As An Asian Man
Question 1
· Discuss the Types of Power and Aspects of Oppression you identify in the exploration of racialized intimacies among gay Asian men in dating apps such as Grindr and websites like Craigslist. Use specific quotes from the Han and Atienza’s texts to support your analysis
(200 words)
Question 2
· provide thoughtful responses to at least one (1) of your classmates.
(100 words)
Question 3
· Think about your own dating life, especially if you’ve ever used apps to meet potential dates. Have you ever dealt with racial stereotypes in your conversations on apps? Have you encountered racial stereotypes on dating app profiles? How has this shaped what you desire and how you experience intimacy while dating?
(300 words)
