The Bicultural Identity

We treat ourselves this episode and take the time to have a healing discussion about our favourite Korean dramas. Spanning from classic romcoms to mystery/thrillers, each of us share our top three dramas of all-time - and some well-deserved honourable mentions. 

Let us know what your favourites are too by leaving us a comment @thebiculturalidentity on Instagram!

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This week's episode revolves around feminism. The conversation begins with China's Me Too movement and how recent celebrity scandals have shed light on Chinese women's struggles. We also touch on a recent viral misogynistic tiktok that sparked outrage through feminist tiktok, leading to discussion on women's current roles in society and heterosexual relationships. 

Finally, Jenny ends off the episode by talking about her current journey of understanding makeup in a more positive light. Following beauty trends can sometimes do more harm than good for your self esteem, so how can we use makeup as a tool to celebrate our unique features rather than look like someone we're not? 

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Introducing our new episode format. Bringing our happy, angry, and reflective thoughts of the week, we discuss various relevant topics that come and go through our Bicultural lives. This week, we launch into a few rants on Canada's new National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and the upcoming elections. On the lighter side, we also discuss some of the latest K-Pop gossip with some new couples making headlines.

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South East Asian and East Asian entertainment industries have been dominated by BL content in recent years. BL stands for "Boy Love" and depicts romantic relationships between men. In this episode, we talk about the origins of this niche genre, as well as how it has evolved from its roots in Japan to take multiple forms across entertainment industries in Eastern Asia. Most importantly, we breakdown the vast difference of what BL as a genre means for representation in comparison to LGBTQIA+ content we see more commonly Western content creation.

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The pet parent community is constantly exchanging philosophies on how to best take care of their companions. From training, to diets, to what boundaries are drawn, so many decisions are made by each parent when living with their pets. In this episode, we discuss the major differences that actually exist between pet parents across cultures - also referencing our own experiences with the East Asian culture. Tune in to learn about how families around the world show their love to their animals in different ways.

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Awkwafina is known for her rising, yet already extensive career as a rapper, comedian, actress, author, and television host. In this episode, we explore the many milestones of her career, and explore her background growing up as a Chinese-Korean in Queens. We also reflect on her significant role in representing Asian Americans, and how she masterfully juggles the roles of being a cultural icon while staying true to her role as an entertainer. Join us this episode as we celebrate her achievements and reflect on the road she is paving for future representation.

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Cultural barriers in medical care and therapy are staggering, and educating ourselves on the issues is a great start to demanding change. When we think about the term "healthcare", we tend to focus in on the common debate of public and private services. Countries are ranked in terms of the healthcare system, and the industry is constantly booming with new technologies and discoveries. However, even a country with a good healthcare system does not give equal treatment to all. In Western societies, both medical care and therapy techniques have been developed off of centuries of research largely dominated by White patients. Today, we discuss the gaps that still lie within getting BIPOC people access to the best therapy for them, the negative impacts of common medical practices on our Black population, and more.

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In 2020, season one of Never Have I Ever premiered on Netflix. Now a little more than a year later,  the much anticipated second season is finally set to come out on July 15th! Never Have I Ever is a classic coming-of-age sitcom produced by Mindy Kaling. In this episode, Connie and Jenny revisit our thoughts after watching season one last year. We talk about the unique themes and critical messages that are included within the writing of the show that hit home for Indian-Americans and, to a broader scale, all second generation Americans. There are also very little spoilers, so if you've been wondering whether you would like to watch this show or not, perhaps we can convince you this week!

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When it comes to colonizing, conquering, and the likes, the stories we talk about most often are focused on national governments and religious entities. The Dutch East India Company (VOC) is one of the interesting exceptions to their pattern. Equipped with military units, ships, servants, and weaponry, VOC built a gradual monopoly and ownership over Indonesian spice production from 1603 to 1799. These 200 years displayed the dangers of uncontrolled enterprises and the lasting impacts to this day. Tune in to get your TLDR breakdown of this small piece of Indonesian history.

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The idea of forming friendships has been an age-long stressor for people of all ages. Socializing and establishing bonds can be a terrifying experience when it requires you to be trusting and vulnerable. That's why giving and earning the title of "best friend" is a whole level of honour within itself. The concept of a best friend means that you are someone's Person, and they are yours in return. 

In this episode, we explore this topic through an open discussion on the different levels of friendships and what is required of someone to obtain a 'best friend'. We also discuss how not everyone has a best friend at each period of their lives (or have never had a best friend yet), and how upbringing and cultural teachings can even influence your perceptions of friendship.

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