Race Traitor

Chye-Ling is called out on Reddit for having a white partner. The investigation turns to the Asian community, personal guilt, and the dark side of judgements on interracial couples. Where do these attitudes stem from?

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Sexual rejection leads to loneliness, low self-esteem, and bitterness. Just how far can someone spiral? After Chye-Ling gets called out on Reddit for having a white partner, the investigation turns to the Asian community, the dark side of judgements on interracial couples, personal guilt, and shame. In an attempt to understand it all, James tries to unpack toxic Asian masculinity and his past work, while Chye-Ling confronts the Reddit user who planted the seeds of doubt for her, as an Asian activist dating a white man.

Amanda meets Brian, a white boy from a wealthy family. Soon, they're an item, and Amanda experiences all the bougie things she dreamt of when she migrated from Singapore. But she begins to spiral when she suddenly sees Brian from a different view. Do we date people for love or status?

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