What: Social Media Lab’s Public Guest Talk: “Sinophobia, misogyny, fascism, and more: A multi-ethnic understanding of anti-Asian narratives in Twitter” by K. Hazel Kwon
When: Tuesday, May 30, 2023 at 2-3pm (Toronto time)
Where: In-Person or via Zoom
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As part of Asian Heritage Month in Canada, the Social Media Lab is pleased to present a guest talk by Dr. Hazel Kwon on her ongoing work exploring the pervasiveness of anti-Asian narratives that exist on Twitter. The talk will examine the complex issues surrounding sinophobia, misogyny, fascism, and various other elements contributing to the formation of anti-Asian narratives online. It will focus on the interplay between ethnicity, social media, and the construction of harmful stereotypes that impact Asian communities worldwide.