Author: Kaylie Tram

Overview of Asian American Public Health

Kaylie Tram

“For many generations in America, the predominant experiences of Asian Americans reveal an alternative immigration history: one where voices fell silent, hopes were dashed, and dream went unfulfilled.” – Winton Tseng “Social, Demographic, and Cultural Characteristics of Asian Americans” Health is unquestionably an important part of living a happy life. Health allows one to do the activities we desire, to live to see friends and family grow, to simply live with less struggles then life already gives, but it can be neglected. We are told to exercise daily, eat our…

Watch Full Movie Streaming And Download Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows (2016) subtitle english

Kaylie Tram

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows (2016) HD Director : Dave Green. Release : June 1, 2016 Country : China, United States of America, Hong Kong. Production Company : Paramount Pictures, Nickelodeon Movies, Platinum Dunes, 5150 Action, Gama Entertainment Partners. Language : English. Runtime : 112 min. Genre : Fantasy, Action, Adventure, Comedy. ‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows’ is a movie genre Fantasy, was released in June 1, 2016. Dave Green was directed this movie and starring by Megan Fox. This movie tell story about…

Part 2: Asian American Health Issues and Barriers

Kaylie Tram

“Current information about the biological and genetic characteristics of [ethnic minorities] does not explain the health disparities experienced by these groups compared with the white, non-Hispanic population in the United States. These disparities are believed to be the result of the complex interaction among genetic variations, environmental factors, and specific health behaviors.” -Healthy People 2010 (“Asian American Health Research: Baseline Data and Funding” – Chandak Ghosh) Introduction Question: Do you know of any health issues or barriers Asian Americans or other ethnic groups might face? Suggested Reading: Historical Issues and Barriers…

Part 3: Asian American Language Access in Health

Kaylie Tram

“Language access is a basic component of provider-patient communication, health education and promotion, and access to health care programs such as Medicaid, Medicare, and the State Children’s Health Insurance Program.” -Marguerite Ro, Jinny Jihyun Park, Deeana Jang “Language Access” Featured Image Introduction Question: How important is language access in healthcare? Is language access still an issue within the United States? Do you know of any examples of this? Suggested Readings: Language Access for Asian Americans in Health: Trinh-Shevrin, Chau, Nadia Shilpi Islam, and Mariano Jose Rey.Asian American Communities and Health: Context,…

Asian American Body Perceptions

Kaylie Tram

                  Inspired by what went unexplained in this BuzzFeed Video: As an Asian American daughter I have grown up with criticisms towards my body from every one of my 10+ relatives, especially from my parents. The comments mostly involved weight. I was too curvy compared to my cousins who represented the typical Asian American body image. The comments started when I was in elementary school, but grew more critical as I hit puberty. “Kaylie, you’ve gained weight. Why aren’t you exercising more?” “Kaylie, why…

Blurring Identities

Kaylie Tram

https://expectasian.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/Asian-Americans-Abroad.wav A podcast by Kaylie and Melissa on Asian American identity while studying abroad in Madagascar and China (Feat. Helen Mun)LA 92 2017 live streaming film YouTube Video Off the Great Wall – “The Asian Identity Crisis” Sound Effects from www.freesound.org  Music Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/?keywords=deliberate+thought Artist: http://incompetech.com/ Rhodesia by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: http://www.twinmusicom.org/ Ishikari Lore by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100192…

Our “Good” Stereotypes

Kaylie Tram

Let’s talk about stereotypes, “good” ones. I don’t mean ones that accurately generalize a group of people, if that is even possible, but ones that universalize populations with desirable features or skills. For example, all Asians are good at math. In fact, Asians are just all smart. Most of us have heard something similar about Asian intelligence directed at us in school. Asians being smart is a “good” stereotype. Rather then a stereotype towards being criminalized or greedy, we are characterized as talented. It’s a stereotype some do not see the harm in and maybe…

Can We be White Washed?

Kaylie Tram

  A short podcast addressing the topic of “white washed” Asian-Americans. Music YouTube Audio Library What True Self, Feels Bogus, Let’s Watch Jason X by Chris Zabriskie is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://chriszabriskie.com/reappear/ Artist: http://chriszabriskie.com/ Sound Effects www.freesound.org Video Clip YouTube: Anna Akana – “Am I White Washed?” Image http://www.diet.com/info/img/nwaz_01_img0029.jpg

Biological Racism

Kaylie Tram

“You got an A because you’re Asian!” “Women are meant to stay at home. They’re more nurturing.” These statements and many others, link personality characteristics with our biology. Using physical traits to make broad, false claims is historical and once had a scientific basis. Academically, it’s known as “scientific racism” and, clearly, it still has implications today. Science is powerful. It dominates the hierarchy of education by being the epitome of fact and objectivity. Science is logical and rational, separate from any political, religious, or social convictions. It helps us to better understand the world and its…