60-minute presentation followed by 30 minutes of facilitated discussion.

This seminar examines the most common racial stereotypes—both negative and positive—about Asians and Asian-Americans and demonstrates how these widespread ideas can manifest themselves in everyday life. Using a variety of media, Carmen Van Kerckhove explores the historical origins of these stereotypes and explains why they are so harmful.

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Northeastern University
January 17, 2007

“She drew from current examples but she also went into the history of stereotypes. This was important because it shows the longevity of how these stereotypes came about and where they come from and gives you some insight into why it’s so hard to break away from them.”

Click the play button to hear an audio testimonial from Delia Cheung Hom, Assistant Director of the Asian American Center at Northeastern University.