I got back from Toronto, where they had a severe outbreak of SARS - you know, Severe Asian Racism Syndrome.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Cho coins a satirical acronym to highlight the connection between health crises and racial prejudice.
- In plain terms
- She links real diseases to the spread of racism in society.
- What can you take from it?
- Recognize how fear of disease often masks or fuels racism.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How does fear fuel racism?
- What role does humor play in social critique?
Another view
Satire might not reach those who hold these prejudiced views.
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