“When I was growing up, Asians weren't known for dancing. I knew all my older aunts and uncles did, like, ballroom dancing and stuff. And then you saw all those dance crews, like Quest and Jabbawockeez, and now they're, like, known for dance.”
The speaker notes a shift in cultural stereotypes: Asians were once not associated with dance, but now they are recognized for dynamic dance crews, reflecting changing perceptions.
In simple terms: Asian dancers now break stereotypes, showing cultural evolution.
Challenge and expand cultural stereotypes.
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Stereotypes can persist despite visible changes.
