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Are Reverse Harems Weird? No.
Reverse harems, a subgenre of romance fiction, are popular among different types of media such as anime and manga. Far from being strange or niche, these narratives offer compelling stories that challenge stereotypes, promote diversity, and provide a fresh perspective on romance and relationships. In this article, we will explore why reverse harems are underrated and argue against the misconception that they are "weird."
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Unlearning Colorism
I think every Filipino girl has their fair share of horror stories about Titas who were much too grown and much too busy to have the time to be commenting on the appearance of girls who aren’t even theirs. To no fault but their own toxic upbringing, they judged anything and everything that caught their attention. Weight gain, weight loss, academics—the list goes on and on. However, there was one thing in particular that they would point out about without fail. Even more outside of my control than my fluctuating weight and static height—it was my skin color. Brown and so unlike the porcelain white skin that they believed to…
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Asian American Female Looks You can Rock this Halloween
With Halloween around the corner, it can be difficult to pick a costume that you genuinely enjoy. Even when we do find one, sometimes we can be unaware of how imitating another person’s features can be offensive to others.
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Kim Pegula: Businesswoman, Philanthropist, Activist
As the weather starts to get warmer, people are starting to partake in more outdoor activities. One activity I highly recommend is a game of catch with a football-- or, for those who love to run, have someone throw the ball to you during your light jog!
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An Unforeseen Lineage
As amazing as it is to have so many prominent Asian female idols in history and the media, sometimes the ones who empower us the most are those from our everyday lives. Before coming to the University of Delaware, so many students like me grew up in predominantly white communities, and we did not really have mentors that we related to culturally. I never thought that one day, I would find a group of women just like me who once felt the same way.
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Christine Hà: The Blind Cook on Her Journey to Reclaim Herself
“If you can’t see how steep a mountain is, then you can’t fear it.” That is how Christine Hà, a then 33-year-old home cook with visual impairment, stepped into the U.S Master Chef’s legendary kitchen and mesmerized Gordran Ramsay with her Vietnamese comfort food - clay pot-style catfish. From that moment onward, I know I am watching the history of the culinary world in the making. I see a star is born.
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Female Asian Influencers To Look Out For!
This generation is known to be heavily influenced by what they see on social media, and especially by those who they follow. Otherwise known as influencers, these social media stars are all over Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube, creating content ranging from lifestyle/beauty, fitness, music, and more. Check out some of my favorite Asian influencers who are empowering other women in their field and are incredible role models for young girls everywhere!
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Asian Women of Music
Happy March and International Women’s month! To me, this month is about intersectionality. It’s about uplifting other women from all backgrounds and groups. I’m excited to learn more about ways that I can support females and hope that you can too.
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Lea Salonga: Pride of the Philippines
Multiple Tony award-winning actress and singer, Lea Salonga is the epitome of power, pure talent, and poise. A native of the Philippines, she was the first Asian woman to win a Tony Award (1991), the first Filipina to sign with an international record label (1993), and is one of the best-selling Filipino artists of all time.
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Maria Ho: Poker Player Extraordinaire
Ever since its origins, professional poker has been a scene dominated by men. If you’re into high stakes poker, names such as Phil Ivey, Daniel Negreanu and Dan Bilzerian might come to mind. Among those high stake legends, there’s Taiwanese born Maria Ho.
