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The stereotypes of Asian men portrayed in “May December” reveal a troubling truth
The Netflix movie “May December” draws inspiration from the real-life relationship between Mary Kay Letourneau and Vili Fualaau, leading to a depiction of stereotypes of Asian men that closely mirrors reality. The portrayal raises concerns about the impact of the woman’s race on her ability to groom an Asian American boy and the public’s reaction to the story. This perpetuates the harmful stereotype of Asian men as compliant and submissive, contrasting with the typical depiction of white men as dominant and assertive. The film exposes how gender and racial roles can make sexual abuse more acceptable to the public. In a particular scene, Joe reveals that while other girls at…