MIXUNDERSTOOD

EP 1: Do names define us? The complexities of changing or reclaiming them in the context of mixed heritage


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It’s our first episode ever! We are so excited that you are here! Get a glimpse into who we are and join us as we delve into why we are doing this podcast, share research around the multiracial population and reveal the personal stories of our name changes. 

Here is a breakdown of the discussion

  • Introduction to us
  • The term 'third culture kid'
  • Reasons why we felt compelled to do this podcast
  • Data and research into the growing multiracial population
  • Our own artistic projects to do with being multiracial and multicultural
  • The stories of our own name changes and our journeys toward embracing our names and identities
  • Our experiences about our desires to conform to Western ideals of beauty and naming and a reflection on past wishes to be blonde and have more "acceptable" names.
  • How we both have tendencies to adapt to others' expectations, allowing mispronunciations and misunderstandings to avoid confrontations.
  • Links to resources:

    https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2021/10/08/mixed-race-americans-increase-census/

    https://www.census.gov/library/stories/2023/09/2020-census-dhc-a-race-overview.html

    https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/121920.Third_Culture_Kids

    https://students.ubc.ca/sites/students.ubc.ca/files/Importance_of_Names_Guide_v2.pdf

    https://hbr.org/2022/01/why-getting-someones-name-right-matters

     

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    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aE-mWbwd1_Q

     

    Additional info on the Podcast: 

     

    Hosts: Amy Maghera -Taub, Hanna-Lee Sakakibara

     

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