Week 7_Dyana Lam_ASA150E

Week seven's reading consisted of informing about the histories and tensions between the countries considered part of Indochina. There was a lot of historical information and important background details that give a glimpse into what caused the rising tensions and the results of it. This week's reading relates to the issues faced between SEA communities in America from my experience. I grew up in eastside San Jose and was told growing up not to associate with Cambodian people.  I had some family members who were heavily involved with gangs and had a rivalry with local Cambodian gangs. Also, I have heard here and there from people within SEA communities making stereotypes or instantly not wanting to associate with other ethnicities in the SEA community due to past tensions and trauma. It is unfortunate that somehow these old tensions from the motherlands have crossed the sea and show issues here also. I hope every generation heals more than the last and that we can end these tensions between our communities.

This week's reading also connects to the theme of the week because it gives information on the ancient history and past issues for Vietnam, Cambodia, and Laos. It also connects to the current event of Iraq slowly retrieving their old artifacts that have been looted and stolen due to instability in their country for so many years now. The purpose of finding these is because of their historical value and meaning in relation to the country. The question I have for this upcoming week is how do we make historical information from marginalized communities more well-known and taught in education?