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Post by taiping on Jun 30, 2012 22:20:22 GMT -5
The term ''Hapa'' has become extensively used in the 21st century in the realms of media and social networking. ''Hapa'' is derived by the Hawaiian word meaning ''half-caste''. Although derogatory at first, the term ''Hapa'' has become very popular for Eurasians to describe themselves. It has become extensively used by Eurasians worldwide, this is highlighted by the ''Hapa Project'', a project to take pictures of Eurasians and ''display'' them in museums (which I find downright pointless and humiliating).
Despite ''Hapa'' being so popular, I'm afraid I never quite liked the term ''Hapa''. The fact that it was used as a derogatory word at first makes me question why it has become so popular. Needless to say I also find that Hapa sounds more like the name of an aboriginal tribe, than an actual race. Also personally it sounds so demeaning and immature. This is why I declare that we should use the term Eurasian to describe ourselves, because that is the historic meaning of our race (dating back from race-mixing in British India). I am also fine with us using the terms mixed-Asian, mixed-European, Euro-Asian, mixed-race, multiracial etc; I just don't like the term''Hapa'' at all.
What are your views on the term ''Hapa''?
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Post by Groink on Jul 30, 2012 15:00:48 GMT -5
Certainly not bothered by it as much as you are.
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Post by Raine on Jul 22, 2014 16:53:52 GMT -5
The term ''Hapa'' has become extensively used in the 21st century in the realms of media and social networking. ''Hapa'' is derived by the Hawaiian word meaning ''half-caste''. Although derogatory at first, the term ''Hapa'' has become very popular for Eurasians to describe themselves. It has become extensively used by Eurasians worldwide, this is highlighted by the ''Hapa Project'', a project to take pictures of Eurasians and ''display'' them in museums (which I find downright pointless and humiliating). Despite ''Hapa'' being so popular, I'm afraid I never quite liked the term ''Hapa''. The fact that it was used as a derogatory word at first makes me question why it has become so popular. Needless to say I also find that Hapa sounds more like the name of an aboriginal tribe, than an actual race. Also personally it sounds so demeaning and immature. This is why I declare that we should use the term Eurasian to describe ourselves, because that is the historic meaning of our race (dating back from race-mixing in British India). I am also fine with us using the terms mixed-Asian, mixed-European, Euro-Asian, mixed-race, multiracial etc; I just don't like the term''Hapa'' at all. What are your views on the term ''Hapa''?
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Post by Raine on Jul 23, 2014 14:11:55 GMT -5
Why don't you insert a poll? I think this is a very important question because to define ones identity requires a definition without ambiguity. it is unfortunate that the current terms used to describe 'part Asian' are themselves frought with ambiguity which reinforces the fragmented nature of Eurasian/Hapa identity.
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