Feminism in Yellowface

This article analyzes the relationship between sexualized stereotypes of Asian women, specifically the Asian prostitute epitomized in the Suzie Wong stereotype, and the tendency of American immigration law, even in pro-women legislation such as the TVPA, to promote conservative norms regarding femal...

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Autor principal: Chang, Stewart (Autor)
Tipo de documento: Electrónico Libro
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Publicado: 2015
En:Año: 2015
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