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Asian Baby Girls/Gangstas: A Stereotype that Resists – oneVOICE

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To the medical world, ABG stands for arterial-blood gas test. To Asian communities, ABG is an abbreviation for “Asian Baby Girl/Gangsta.” According to Urban Dictionary, ABG is “an acronym for an ‘aznbbygirl’ meaning an Asian female gangster” (“ABG” 2009). ABGs are characterized by their thin and skimpy clothing, their association with gangsters, their dyed hair, their tattoos and beauty, and their love of raves and nightly activities. This stereotype is quite prevalent and recognized across Asian communities in Westernized areas. However, those within this group would not necessarily identify themselves as such. The Subtle Asian Traits, a Facebook group started by college students in Australia, has over 1.5 million members, and numerous posts reference ABGs, highlighting particular aspects like their addiction to Boba and their heavy use of false lashes. Most individuals would agree that stereotypes are bad, even outright offensive, but unpacking the rationale behind stereotypes provid

annielumos Uncategorized October 12, 2019 October 22, 2019 13 Minutes Thumbnail for musical artist Chow Mane’s Youtube Music Video, “ABG (Asian Baby Girl) *Official ABG Anthem*” To the medical world, ABG stands for arterial-blood gas test. To Asian communities, ABG is an abbreviation for “Asian Baby Girl/Gangsta.” According to Urban Dictionary , ABG is “an acronym for an ‘aznbbygirl’ meaning an Asian female gangster” (“ABG” 2009). ABGs are characterized by their thin and skimpy clothing, their association with gangsters, their dyed hair, their tattoos and beauty, and their lo

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