It's been quite awhile since I've kept up with Philippine National politics. It saddens me that things don't change. Unfortunately some of the same threads of corruption some how find their way into Filipino American politics, which does not bode well for building solidarity against the challenges of discrimination in the US. *sigh* when will politicians learn to put real action behind their words? But let me get off my soapbox and just say I echo your sentiments.
dementia
· 4 years ago
Have you personally experienced discrimination there?
animae
· 4 years ago
Unfortunately yes. And not the subtle kind either :-(
dementia
· 4 years ago
That's sad! I stayed there for a short time and I experienced size discrimination from fellow Filipinos.
animae
· 4 years ago
That's the worst! I've had similar experiences, especially at one particular Filipino bakery which I no longer patronize. The ironic thing was I wasn't even buying the patries for myself but as a gift for my sister-in-law. I really appreciate your links regarding size acceptance. I think that is something that needs to be further explored within the Filipino diaspora.
Sadly, I've also experienced discrimination from individuals from other ethnic and racial groups who've decided that Filipinos do not need to be respected.
dementia
· 4 years ago
The ones who said nasty things about my size are two Filipino senior citizens. They probably thought I wasn't Filipino because they were talking in Tagalog.
It's sad to hear that there's still discrimination there. But I guess discrimination will never go away :(
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Sadly, I've also experienced discrimination from individuals from other ethnic and racial groups who've decided that Filipinos do not need to be respected.
It's sad to hear that there's still discrimination there. But I guess discrimination will never go away :(