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10 Differences Between Eastern And Western Eating Habits
There are different ways of dining all around the world. Different cultures, especially eastern and western cultures, have different ways of eating, cooking and serving food. Eating both Eastern and Western cuisine was a part of my childhood in Singapore, Malaysia and Australia. Growing up I had many friends and family from Asian and Western…
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7 Types Of Everyday Racism Asian-Australians Experience
Asian-Australians experience a lot of racism. It’s not uncommon for Asian-Australians to experience racism and discrimination most days. Or even every day. As an Australian of Chinese heritage living in Melbourne, racism is something that I’ve experienced all my life. I don’t expect racism to stop anytime soon. According to a study by the Australian…
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7 Reasons To Not Celebrate Your Birthday
Our birthday comes around once a year. Our birthday, that one day usually reminding us of another year gone by. Not all of us are keen on celebrating this so-called ‘special day‘. I’m one of these people. Never have been keen on celebrating my birthday, which is coming up next week. Every year I try…
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8 Things You Should Never Share On Social Media
These days social media is a big part of people’s lives. It’s great for keeping in touch with family and friends, allowing you to share your life with others. Often it’s worth thinking twice before posting certain things of yourself online. That’s because what you post online is out there forever and can be used…
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Asian Women And Gender Discrimination Experiences
Gender discrimination is something many Asian women constantly face. Passive, docile and submissive are just some of the common stereotypes ascribed to Asian women. As I wrote in Why Males Are the Favoured Sex In Asian Cultures, in Asian cultures women are seen as less capable than males. The mentality ‘boys over girls’ or ‘men…
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7 Common Misconceptions About Chinese Food and Eating
When it comes to eating Chinese food, there are quite a few stereotypical myths around this dining experience. Living in Singapore, Malaysia and Australia, I’ve had my fair share of Chinese cuisine. At least once a week I eat Chinese food. What I’ve noticed is that Chinese dishes aren’t the same everywhere. In Australia, Chinese…
Mabel Kwong 