This week on Salt Lake Dirt, I’m thrilled to welcome author Kaila Yu to discuss her new book, Fetishized: A Reckoning with Yellow Fever, Feminism, and Beauty, set to release on August 19th through Crown Publishing. This powerful collection of essays challenges societal perceptions of Asian women, delving into the complexities of fetishization, identity, and the impact of media narratives.
Kaila shares her journey of writing this memoir, revealing the surprising historical insights she uncovered along the way. We explore her reflections on popular culture, including a thought-provoking analysis of Disney’s The Little Mermaid and its implications on beauty standards and femininity.
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Kyler
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