Asian pride
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| File:Aznpridedragon9nz.jpg One of the signs of asian pride. |
Usage
Asian pride is a slogan used mostly by Asian American youth. "Worldwide" is sometimes added to the end of the slogan to express an identity which extends beyond national borders to all people of Asian descent. Specific forms of nationality-based slogans (like "Chinese Pride") also exist. The slogan is sometimes spelled as "azn pryde" or "azn pride" and is often written in camelcase. Its current usage originated on the streets in the 90's in Los Angeles and has spread to the extent that most Asian Americans have heard of it. The controversial Asian Supremacist rap song titled "Got Rice?" is a well known song promoting the concept of Asian pride and helped popularize the slogan among Asian youths. However, Asian Priders do not claim to be better than other races. Usually they promote an equality among all races concept that is lacking in whitewashed Asian youth who believes whites are above all.
Beliefs
The slogan celebrates and praises Asian heritage and its values. Adherents of the Asian pride philosophy frequently believe Asian symbols, culture, and women should be of prime importance to Asians' lives. The Asian symbols commonly used to express Asian pride are of East Asian origin and include the yin yang, Chinese dragon, and the tiger. The cultural aspects praised are also East Asian. They include chopsticks, spices, tea, martial arts, and Buddha. Asian pride advocates highly value Asian women and prefer Asian-endagamous relationships.
The Asian pride movement encompasses Asian supremacist groups, but is neither limited to Asian nationalism nor Asian supremacy, nor is it defined by a consistent racialist ideology. There is an alarming trend of Asian KKK values that is being promoted by adopted Asians who were raised by whites and raised entirely within mainstream white culture, and want to emulate the white supremacist as well. These types are not at all respected by the OG Asian priders of Los Angeles.
Many critics of "Asian Pride" are criticized as being whitewashed, and are accused of believing the white race is better than others. Whereas, most Asian priders believe in equality, not supremacy. Many times, the whitewashed Asian youth view Asian people through a white KKK lens, which wouldn't be a proper analyzation because white supremacists do not believe in equality of all races.
External links
- "Got Rice?" lyrics, at LetsSingIt.com.
- "Got Rice?" Music amination, at FunnyJunk.com
- Between Two Worlds: Born in the U.S.A. to Asian Parents, a Generation of Immigrants' Kids Forges a New Identity, a Time magazine article from their January 16, 2006 issue
- AzN Pride A website which houses pictures of flashy "Asian Pride" logos and Asian men together.
- AZN PRIDE 4 EVA A website which houses pictures of Anime-style pictures of Asian men and Asian women in relationships.
- Asian Pride Another Anime-looking Asian people and flashy logo site
- Azn Pride!! This site has pictures of real Asians.
See also
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