People from Asia or people of Asian descent; inhabitants or natives of the continent of Asia.
From Greek 'Asia,' possibly from Akkadian 'asu' meaning 'east.' The term has been used since ancient times by Europeans to describe the eastern continent and its inhabitants.
Asia is home to more than 60% of the world's population and contains more linguistic diversity than any other continent—over 2,300 languages are spoken there!
Broad geographic term often used monolithically; Western media historically feminized Asian cultures and erased agency of Asian women in specific ways tied to colonialism and Orientalism.
Specify region or nationality when possible; acknowledge diversity within Asia rather than treating as monolith. Avoid stereotypes linking Asian identity to feminine or submissive qualities.
["East Asian","South Asian","Southeast Asian","by specific nationality"]
Asian women have led independence movements, scientific breakthroughs, and cultural innovation often credited to men or erased entirely in Western accounts.
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