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  • Mar 25, 2022

    From Mikamo to Tyra Banks: A History of the Double Eyelid Surgery 

    From Mikamo to Tyra Banks: A History of the Double Eyelid Surgery 

    For many East Asians with monolid eyes, the prospect of double eyelid surgery looms over us. We are bombarded with images of doe-eyed girls, confronted with shelves stocked full of double-eyelid tape and glue, and, occasionally, presented with the surgery as the ultimate birthday or graduation gift. Regardless of whether we choose to undergo the […]

  • Mar 12, 2022

    ‘Breaking the Bias’ – Women who are shattering the ceiling

    ‘Breaking the Bias’ – Women who are shattering the ceiling

    Michelle LawWith novels like ‘Sh*t Asian Mothers Say’ and ‘Asian Girls are Going Places’, Michelle Law continues to prove that Asian Australian women and voices matter, and that they deserve a place in our society to share their experiences just as much as any other woman. Being a screenwriter, author, and playwright, not only has […]

  • Mar 8, 2022

    We Are Not the Same: Growing Up Without Asian Australian Role Models

    We Are Not the Same: Growing Up Without Asian Australian Role Models

    Not all heroes wear capes or yellow full body tracksuits. These heroes aren’t necessarily martial artists or warriors of folk tales from bygone eras. Although Western societal stereotypes of Asian minorities are becoming more and more associated with contemporary ones, not all role models are doctors (or playing one), dancers or high earning data crunchers. […]

  • Feb 26, 2022

    一月十蛋 | One Month, Ten Eggs

    一月十蛋 | One Month, Ten Eggs

    “Have you eaten yet?”. Words of comfort from our family, friends, and peers. Those words we hear replace questions of “how are you?”. Food is unquestionably, inextricably linked with the way we interact with our cultures and how it has shaped our identity. Deborah Prospero shares a short story exploring how food is just another facet of our identity.

  • Feb 7, 2022

    Asian Australian Project submission to the Australian Human Rights Commission

    Asian Australian Project submission to the Australian Human Rights Commission

    Developing an National Anti-Racism Framework The Asian Australian Project are proud to contribute our submission to the Australian Human Right’s Commission’s ‘National Anti-Racism Framework” AAP’s submission was prepared by our incredible team of volunteers, and focused on the lived and anecdotal experiences of Asian Australians. Through consultation with community members, family, friends, colleagues, and peers […]

  • Feb 2, 2022

    ‘A Woman’s Choice’ – Dispelling the Myths of the Hijab

    ‘A Woman’s Choice’ – Dispelling the Myths of the Hijab

    Women’s bodily autonomy has always been policed by those who do not understand or have a say in the matter. Combine that with islamophobia and you have a situation where women’s bodily autonomy is been criticised to the extent where laws are been passed to make it illegal to wear face and head coverings. World Hijab Day is intended to educate and spread awareness about the hijab and why it is worn. Lina Ali writes about the misunderstandings of the West and why we should not be so quick to judge those women who choose to wear one.

  • Jan 26, 2022

    What does the 26th of January mean to you?

    What does the 26th of January mean to you?

    The 26th of January is a complicated day to talk about. It is a day of mourning and grief for the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders community but many migrants celebrate this day for it’s association with ‘Australianess’. At times, it seems the Asian Australian community has little awareness of what this day means so we asked some AAP volunteers to find out what the 26th of January meant to them.

  • Jan 11, 2022

    2021: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly? – The Wins and Triumphs

    2021: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly? – The Wins and Triumphs

    Reflecting on 2021 means remembering the positive as well. It’s difficult to think about the positive when the negative overshadowed a lot of the public and news coverage. Asian Australians had some amazing triumphs in 2021, from increased representation to our stories being told on a mainstream platform. As we start off the new year, hopefully, 2022 will be a bigger and better year for Asian Australians, and as they say, you can only go up from here.

  • Dec 29, 2021

    2021: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly? – The Baddest and Ugliest

    2021: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly? – The Baddest and Ugliest

    As we move out of 2021 and into 2022, we want to reflect on everything that has happened. The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly. It’s been a tulmotous year for Asian Australians, and more broadly for Asians worldwide. Lina Ali unpacks the Baddest and Ugliest, and what this year has meant for Asians, and People of Colour. Farewell 2021, adieu.

  • Dec 14, 2021

    We’re Not Immune: A Reality Check about Eating Disorders within Asian communities  

    We’re Not Immune: A Reality Check about Eating Disorders within Asian communities  

    As we move towards the holiday season and away from the International Day for People with Disabilities and UN Human Rights, it’s important to acknowledge that the holiday season can be a difficult time for those with disability. The central place of food in Asian cultures during celebrations can be problematic in relation to eating disorders and body image. Lina Ali opens up her personal journey with food and her body, and why we should be more mindful of making ‘small’ comments about peoples body and weight during the festive season.

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