“Who We Are” is a program to uplift the voices of adoptees and to share their stories. We have had panels and individual presentations by adoptees on various topics ranging from race, religion, search/reunion, and much more.
“Who We Are” is open to:
-Adoptees
-Adoptive parents/family members/those related to or have a connection to the adoption community
-Adoption professionals*
-The general public
Some panels/presentations will be open to only adoptees, but these will be noted.
These events are free, but a suggested donation of $15 is encouraged.
*CE’s will be given at specific “Who We Are” events
Upcoming PanelS:
Not Your China Doll: Asian American Adoptee Women React to the Fetishization of Asian Women
Tuesday, May 25th @ 7:30pm Central/8:30pm Eastern
On March 16, 2021 a series of mass shootings occurred at three spas or massage parlors in Atlanta, Georgia. Of the eight victims killed in the mass shooting rampage, six were women of Asian descent.
Asian fetishization, dubbed as “yellow fever,” describes the phenomenon of the sexual preference for Asian men or women. It may seem harmless for many people, but the phenomenon holds history in the oppression of Asian people and the reality it exhibits now (Iowa State Daily). This phenomenon is nothing new and has become more widespread, with the popularity of Asian culture/entertainment, such as Anime and K-pop. This fuels not only Asian stereotypes, but harmful racial fetishes—especially towards Asian women.
So, why is this problematic? Fetishization continues the racism that our society is working hard to eradicate. We must advocate for awareness and education.
Hear from four Asian American adoptees who identify as female as they discuss their experiences and reactions. Has being a transracial/transnational adoptee “saved” them from experiencing “yellow fever?” How has this fetish had an impact on the mental health of Asian adoptee women?
To register for this panel, please contact info@adopteebridge.org