Gu Jianlin a Chinese-American woman athlete made the decision to represent China, her mother's country, despite growing up in the United States. It was a moment of tension between the countries that surprised many Americans. Many called her a traitor. She chose to represent her country's mother, which was not a popular choice. Society treated her differently than if her family had stayed in the United States.
Feminism
This study aims to explore the prevalence of feminist ideologies in women's athletic advertising. Although the sample is small, it provides some insight into the female athletes and the role of feminist marketing in athletic products. The results might also inspire more research. But, a larger sample might produce more robust results. Further research could be done to examine the relationship between athletic values and feminism.
Size
Many news reports on the size of Asian women athletes focus on their beauty and physical strength. This comment has been a constant feature of Asian-American Olympics coverage. Despite being stereotyped, Asian-American athletes excel at many other sports.
Fragility
Asian American women are making their way to Rio, and have been scrutinized by national team members and fans. One recent example of this is Zhu Yi, who has received some mockery for falling during the team event. Zhu gave up her American citizenship to compete for China and "stole" the spot from a Chinese-born athlete.
Color
There is a complex history behind the Asian-American female athlete's color in sports. Although most Asian and American female athletes are white, there have been some Asian women who have achieved greatness through sports. Chinese athletes have been the most well-known and successful in non-Asia sports. However, there have been many Asian women who were unlucky despite their incredible talent and drive.
Status
Asian female athletes are becoming more visible and prominent, winning medals at international competitions and Olympic games. They often act as role models and diplomats. Vogue Singapore celebrates seven female athletes from Asia in this issue.
Race
There has been a long history of stereotypes about race, especially in competitive sports. Asian athletes are often portrayed as weak, fragile and unfit for modern sports. However, Asian women are becoming more well-known in the athletic world and are being featured in more news stories. Many stories focus on psychological characteristics and physical strength of the athletes.