Asian American lesbians, gays, bisexuals, transgendered and questioning (LGBTQ) individuals have an added layer of stigma to consider. They may need to also weigh in the possibility that their cultural values include Confucian-based ideas of the importance of furthering the family lineage. Such populations may wrestle with multiple oppressed identities (e.g., less privileged status in society). Therefore, the added layers that Asian American LGBTQ individuals can complicate the coming out process.
The posting below appeared on Facebook earlier this month to promote a discussion about Asian American LGBT issues:
"Who's a Michi Fu fan?? Come join Michi Fu Phd for the Cultural Intersections Talkback THIS Saturday, 8/13 after the show, SUN SISTERS - a new play by Vasanti Saxena to discuss Asian and American cultural clashes and intergenerational family dynamics. Show starts at 8 p.m. www.companyofangels.org
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Company of Angels presents Company of Angels presents SUN SISTERS A new play by Vasanti Saxena Directed by Lui Sanchez A daughter’s homecoming. A mother’s secrets. SUN SISTERS explores the clash between unspoken desires and cultural traditions as one woman’s illness forces her to examine her life’..."
I was honored to take part in a post-show Q&A featuring the producer, playwright, and cast members where audience members asked candid questions regarding some of the sensitive topics raised by the play. Hopefully you'll be able to watch this show in a city near you one day soon.
