“Asian women are so exotic: Decolonizing sexual stereotypes among Asian Americans

Asian Americans exist at the unique intersection of race, gender, and sexuality in ways that contribute to the presence of harmful sexual stereotypes. This engaging workshop outlines the origin of sexual stereotypes among Asian Americans and illuminates how these attitudes negatively impact the psychological and sexual wellbeing of API community members.Attendees will additionally learn how to empower Asian American clients and community members to begin identifying and challenging the presence of harmful sexual stereotypes to embrace a liberation-focused identity.