Do you feel that Asian Americans and Pacific Islander Americans are proportionately involved in environmentalism and leadership positions?
I think there could be more Asian Americans and Pacific Islander Americans involved in environmentalism and leadership positions, of course. It’s difficult though because of many cultural factors. What cultural factors encourage or discourage activism? These include parental pressures, societal pressures and confusion. My parents wanted me to become a doctor, or a medical professional at least. They didn’t understand how I could make a living doing what I am doing. They just don’t understand the system very well and are scared that if I take a risk, then I’ll be losing a lot. They would rather have me be safe. I, though, am a person who takes risks and is okay with trying new things. In order to be where I am today, I had to disobey my parents and communicate with them clearly about what I wanted to do. That’s a difficult thing for anyone to do- to not have that support from your parents to do what you want is tremendously discouraging for Asian American people. Being a Vietnamese Amer
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