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to speak on the whole Handong thing, as a black insomnia.. I took some time to think, to process what was going on, her intentions, her words, somnies response to it, the impact of what she had done, what somnies are saying and my own feelings on the matter. (thread: con..)
I'd like to share my thoughts on the recent discussion about Handong one last time.
As a Chinese person who lives within Chinese-speaking online communities, I have indeed seen discussions about this doll being controversial. However, not everyone has come across those news or paid attention to them. In any case, these differences come down to individual experiences and awareness. What has bothered me is seeing some people assume that Chinese people as a whole share this kind of "malice".
I feel uncomfortable with that misunderstanding as well, so I tried to provide some context (posts on Chinese SNS that raised concerns or criticism about the circulation of such dolls). But that doesn't mean I think Handong did it intentionally. Objectively speaking, it is difficult for many Chinese people to fully relate to racial issues surrounding skin color and even less so to be racists because of them.
At the same time, I am disappointed by this incident because it suggests that neither she nor her team pays much attention to social issues. Perhaps they focus only on singing, dancing, and their careers. In my view, that falls short of the standard a truly excellent artist should have.
I am an individual, a Somnia, and also a member of the society I live in. These identities can coexist. I hope everyone can follow their own conscience and look at the situation objectively, without turning it into something bigger than it is or stereotyping entire groups of people (although I know that's almost impossible🙁
to speak on the whole Handong thing, as a black insomnia.. I took some time to think, to process what was going on, her intentions, her words, somnies response to it, the impact of what she had done, what somnies are saying and my own feelings on the matter. (thread: con..)
some suggestions about how to move forward in this handong situation.
this is for non-blk somnia mostly, you’re probs not gonna like it if you’re hoping this will all just blow over.
— from a black insomnia (a thread).
I'd like to share my thoughts on the recent discussion about Handong one last time.
As a Chinese person who lives within Chinese-speaking online communities, I have indeed seen discussions about this doll being controversial. However, not everyone has come across those news or paid attention to them. In any case, these differences come down to individual experiences and awareness. What has bothered me is seeing some people assume that Chinese people as a whole share this kind of "malice".
I feel uncomfortable with that misunderstanding as well, so I tried to provide some context (posts on Chinese SNS that raised concerns or criticism about the circulation of such dolls). But that doesn't mean I think Handong did it intentionally. Objectively speaking, it is difficult for many Chinese people to fully relate to racial issues surrounding skin color and even less so to be racists because of them.
At the same time, I am disappointed by this incident because it suggests that neither she nor her team pays much attention to social issues. Perhaps they focus only on singing, dancing, and their careers. In my view, that falls short of the standard a truly excellent artist should have.
I am an individual, a Somnia, and also a member of the society I live in. These identities can coexist. I hope everyone can follow their own conscience and look at the situation objectively, without turning it into something bigger than it is or stereotyping entire groups of people (although I know that's almost impossible🙁
I'd like to share my thoughts on the recent discussion about Handong one last time.
As a Chinese person who lives within Chinese-speaking online communities, I have indeed seen discussions about this doll being controversial. However, not everyone has come across those news or paid attention to them. In any case, these differences come down to individual experiences and awareness. What has bothered me is seeing some people assume that Chinese people as a whole share this kind of "malice".
I feel uncomfortable with that misunderstanding as well, so I tried to provide some context (posts on Chinese SNS that raised concerns or criticism about the circulation of such dolls). But that doesn't mean I think Handong did it intentionally. Objectively speaking, it is difficult for many Chinese people to fully relate to racial issues surrounding skin color and even less so to be racists because of them.
At the same time, I am disappointed by this incident because it suggests that neither she nor her team pays much attention to social issues. Perhaps they focus only on singing, dancing, and their careers. In my view, that falls short of the standard a truly excellent artist should have.
I am an individual, a Somnia, and also a member of the society I live in. These identities can coexist. I hope everyone can follow their own conscience and look at the situation objectively, without turning it into something bigger than it is or stereotyping entire groups of people (although I know that's almost impossible🙁
to speak on the whole Handong thing, as a black insomnia.. I took some time to think, to process what was going on, her intentions, her words, somnies response to it, the impact of what she had done, what somnies are saying and my own feelings on the matter. (thread: con..)
also, I’m not addressing anyone specifically, just generally what I’ve been seeing, and preventing this from getting swept under the rug.
I already notice people getting quiet and caring more about how this will impact dc.
some suggestions about how to move forward in this handong situation.
this is for non-blk somnia mostly, you’re probs not gonna like it if you’re hoping this will all just blow over.
— from a black insomnia (a thread).
to speak on the whole Handong thing, as a black insomnia.. I took some time to think, to process what was going on, her intentions, her words, somnies response to it, the impact of what she had done, what somnies are saying and my own feelings on the matter. (thread: con..)
to speak on the whole Handong thing, as a black insomnia.. I took some time to think, to process what was going on, her intentions, her words, somnies response to it, the impact of what she had done, what somnies are saying and my own feelings on the matter. (thread: con..)