Comments on: How does it feel to be called a JAP? http://blog.mayaescobar.com/2007/03/11/how-does-it-feel-to-be-called-a-jap/ a mayaescobar.com project Fri, 26 Feb 2010 23:13:41 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Rochie http://blog.mayaescobar.com/2007/03/11/how-does-it-feel-to-be-called-a-jap/#comment-1366 Rochie Mon, 20 Oct 2008 06:55:11 +0000 http://mayatalk.wordpress.com/2007/03/11/how-does-it-feel-to-be-called-a-jap/#comment-1366 I am an Ortodox, Jewish, young woman. And yeah, I hate the stereotype. Is there any truth to this description? A little, I mean, I do have very strict guidelines for my life and I don't have te expectations of a "normal" teenager. Men in Orthodoxy have also not always treated women the best, but come on - until 50 years ago i was the same all over. So yeah, there is a litle bit of truth in this stereotype. Are all of these things negative? No, certainly not - at least not in my eyes - but I guess its all in the eyes of te beholder. I LOVE my place in my religion, and I wouldn't trade it for the world! What is the origin of this stereotype? Probably from people looking at Orthodox women and drawing assumptions without trying to understand. What is a _________ really like? The same as any young woman out there. I'm a teenager and I have teenage issues. I have crushes on boys who I won't be allowed to date for years. I have tons of issues. BUT, at the same time, I think by being a frum (another word for orthodox - lit. pious) Jew, I actually enhance my life. I get to live in a constant CLOSE relationshi with G-d. And my religion lets me really be free! What does this stereotype leave unsaid? How women in Orthodoxy are NORMAL. We are still women. And I tink thats what EVERY stereotype leaves unsaid! I am an Ortodox, Jewish, young woman. And yeah, I hate the stereotype.

Is there any truth to this description?

A little, I mean, I do have very strict guidelines for my life and I don’t have te expectations of a “normal” teenager. Men in Orthodoxy have also not always treated women the best, but come on – until 50 years ago i was the same all over. So yeah, there is a litle bit of truth in this stereotype.

Are all of these things negative?

No, certainly not – at least not in my eyes – but I guess its all in the eyes of te beholder. I LOVE my place in my religion, and I wouldn’t trade it for the world!

What is the origin of this stereotype?

Probably from people looking at Orthodox women and drawing assumptions without trying to understand.

What is a _________ really like?

The same as any young woman out there. I’m a teenager and I have teenage issues. I have crushes on boys who I won’t be allowed to date for years. I have tons of issues. BUT, at the same time, I think by being a frum (another word for orthodox – lit. pious) Jew, I actually enhance my life. I get to live in a constant CLOSE relationshi with G-d. And my religion lets me really be free!

What does this stereotype leave unsaid?

How women in Orthodoxy are NORMAL. We are still women. And I tink thats what EVERY stereotype leaves unsaid!

]]> By: enojada. http://blog.mayaescobar.com/2007/03/11/how-does-it-feel-to-be-called-a-jap/#comment-1348 enojada. Mon, 15 Sep 2008 01:08:54 +0000 http://mayatalk.wordpress.com/2007/03/11/how-does-it-feel-to-be-called-a-jap/#comment-1348 Maya, ¿hablas español? Nunca he conocido a una latina judia. quiero saberme mas de ellas/ustedes. Maya, ¿hablas español? Nunca he conocido a una latina judia. quiero saberme mas de ellas/ustedes.

]]> By: hiutopor http://blog.mayaescobar.com/2007/03/11/how-does-it-feel-to-be-called-a-jap/#comment-620 hiutopor Mon, 17 Sep 2007 11:09:05 +0000 http://mayatalk.wordpress.com/2007/03/11/how-does-it-feel-to-be-called-a-jap/#comment-620 Hi all! Very interesting information! Thanks! G'night Hi all!

Very interesting information! Thanks!

G’night

]]> By: salty sunday « salty femme. http://blog.mayaescobar.com/2007/03/11/how-does-it-feel-to-be-called-a-jap/#comment-152 salty sunday « salty femme. Mon, 14 May 2007 12:51:33 +0000 http://mayatalk.wordpress.com/2007/03/11/how-does-it-feel-to-be-called-a-jap/#comment-152 [...] up: Maya Escobar, of the now-famous JAP videos, brings us a piece on cultural appropriation in the form of Guatemalan [...] [...] up: Maya Escobar, of the now-famous JAP videos, brings us a piece on cultural appropriation in the form of Guatemalan [...]

]]> By: Alex http://blog.mayaescobar.com/2007/03/11/how-does-it-feel-to-be-called-a-jap/#comment-103 Alex Mon, 23 Apr 2007 01:58:58 +0000 http://mayatalk.wordpress.com/2007/03/11/how-does-it-feel-to-be-called-a-jap/#comment-103 Thank You Thank You

]]> By: The People's Poet http://blog.mayaescobar.com/2007/03/11/how-does-it-feel-to-be-called-a-jap/#comment-55 The People's Poet Mon, 19 Mar 2007 18:15:37 +0000 http://mayatalk.wordpress.com/2007/03/11/how-does-it-feel-to-be-called-a-jap/#comment-55 Hey how come none of the "Stereotypes" have big noses? (by the way, I like the "Latina" one cause shes a set of amazingly large cans) Hey how come none of the “Stereotypes” have big noses?

(by the way, I like the “Latina” one cause shes a set of amazingly large cans)

]]> By: Video Responses « Maya Escobar http://blog.mayaescobar.com/2007/03/11/how-does-it-feel-to-be-called-a-jap/#comment-49 Video Responses « Maya Escobar Mon, 19 Mar 2007 02:24:59 +0000 http://mayatalk.wordpress.com/2007/03/11/how-does-it-feel-to-be-called-a-jap/#comment-49 [...] Video Responses March 18, 2007 Filed under: Maya Escobar, Orthodox Jewish, mayaescobar, The Orthodox Jew©, The JAP©, sarah silverman, Wicker Park, sasha baron cohen, halacha, artista, tefillin, Chabad, The Chach©, The Sexy Latina©, Jewish Comedians, hiddur mitzvah, Jewish American Princess, pija, Jewschool, Heeb, lubavitch, The Mayan©, modern orthodox, acciones plásticas, Bucktown, borat, SAIC, Sexy, Chicago, Wife, youtube, Satire, Marriage, myspace, wordpress, Art, women, Performance, bikini, Dating, Teacher, Professor, breasts, JAP, Stereotype, Latina, boobs, Hot, mujeres, hebrew, feminist, Uncategorized — maya escobar @ 8:24 pm How does it feel to be called a JAP? [...] [...] Video Responses March 18, 2007 Filed under: Maya Escobar, Orthodox Jewish, mayaescobar, The Orthodox Jew©, The JAP©, sarah silverman, Wicker Park, sasha baron cohen, halacha, artista, tefillin, Chabad, The Chach©, The Sexy Latina©, Jewish Comedians, hiddur mitzvah, Jewish American Princess, pija, Jewschool, Heeb, lubavitch, The Mayan©, modern orthodox, acciones plásticas, Bucktown, borat, SAIC, Sexy, Chicago, Wife, youtube, Satire, Marriage, myspace, wordpress, Art, women, Performance, bikini, Dating, Teacher, Professor, breasts, JAP, Stereotype, Latina, boobs, Hot, mujeres, hebrew, feminist, Uncategorized — maya escobar @ 8:24 pm How does it feel to be called a JAP? [...]

]]> By: People You Should Know About: Maya Escobar « Shalom Rav http://blog.mayaescobar.com/2007/03/11/how-does-it-feel-to-be-called-a-jap/#comment-46 People You Should Know About: Maya Escobar « Shalom Rav Sun, 18 Mar 2007 04:21:03 +0000 http://mayatalk.wordpress.com/2007/03/11/how-does-it-feel-to-be-called-a-jap/#comment-46 [...] has asked me to encourage you to add your comments on her blog. If you are a Chicagoland resident, you should also be aware that “Acciones Plasticas” [...] [...] has asked me to encourage you to add your comments on her blog. If you are a Chicagoland resident, you should also be aware that “Acciones Plasticas” [...]

]]> By: Jewess » Blog Roundup: Emergency Contraception, Food Art, Tefillin on Women http://blog.mayaescobar.com/2007/03/11/how-does-it-feel-to-be-called-a-jap/#comment-44 Jewess » Blog Roundup: Emergency Contraception, Food Art, Tefillin on Women Fri, 16 Mar 2007 13:26:59 +0000 http://mayatalk.wordpress.com/2007/03/11/how-does-it-feel-to-be-called-a-jap/#comment-44 [...] I prefer my art on seven-grain. -For interested parties in Chicago, Maya Escobar will be performing an “interactive piece” at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago’s Undergraduate Thesis Exhibition. -Chayyei [...] [...] I prefer my art on seven-grain. -For interested parties in Chicago, Maya Escobar will be performing an “interactive piece” at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago’s Undergraduate Thesis Exhibition. -Chayyei [...]

]]> By: Ricardo http://blog.mayaescobar.com/2007/03/11/how-does-it-feel-to-be-called-a-jap/#comment-42 Ricardo Wed, 14 Mar 2007 16:04:58 +0000 http://mayatalk.wordpress.com/2007/03/11/how-does-it-feel-to-be-called-a-jap/#comment-42 Ah, taking the bull by the horns. If I were only closer to Chicago I'd swing by for this. A bold creative endeavor and I hope it provokes and helps chip away at these stereotypes. Give 'em hell Maya. Ah, taking the bull by the horns. If I were only closer to Chicago I’d swing by for this. A bold creative endeavor and I hope it provokes and helps chip away at these stereotypes. Give ‘em hell Maya.

]]> By: sadie woods http://blog.mayaescobar.com/2007/03/11/how-does-it-feel-to-be-called-a-jap/#comment-28 sadie woods Mon, 12 Mar 2007 22:37:48 +0000 http://mayatalk.wordpress.com/2007/03/11/how-does-it-feel-to-be-called-a-jap/#comment-28 maya, i have one. its real short but it may be good for you. -- " what does it feel like to be called a bitch?" "it feels like i'm being in total control of myself. besides, oppinions are like assholes...everybody has one." maya,

i have one.
its real short but it may be good for you.
–

” what does it feel like to be called a bitch?”

“it feels like i’m being in total control of myself. besides, oppinions are like assholes…everybody has one.”

]]> By: Justine Klein http://blog.mayaescobar.com/2007/03/11/how-does-it-feel-to-be-called-a-jap/#comment-27 Justine Klein Mon, 12 Mar 2007 22:33:44 +0000 http://mayatalk.wordpress.com/2007/03/11/how-does-it-feel-to-be-called-a-jap/#comment-27 I don't have much time, but wanted to share my input...Love your videos by the way! How does it feel to be called a JAP? I feel being called a JAP is a wonderful thing- it brings me closer to my Grandmother. All these years she has referred to me as her little JAP and I take nothing but pride in it. We have long conversations regarding the bad stigmatism associated with the term JAP and how we want nothing more than to make it positive. By first glance, one would assume I am a JAP in all ways, getting out of my black BMW with my trunk size Louis Vuitton in hand, big Chanel sunglasses and small 8lb Yorkie wearing clothes. But to be honest, the assumption is correct- I am in no way cut out for work nor do I enjoy the pay checks that come with it. For fun I used to work in hair salons so I could be pampered all day long- then I got annoyed of the older women who felt I did not deserve nor need the expensive items I had at the time. The fact that I left for South America then New York didn't help much either. I quit that job as soon as I got back from New York due to my energy being drained from jealous women. I would prefer to go to school for the remainder of my life and be a very well educated Mother for my children that I hope to have. If that ever got to be too much, volunteering brings me joy. Yes I did rely on my Father a lot growing up and he is the reason why I was never sent off to boarding school- but now I am actually working and spending my own money. Does it make a difference? No. Not too go back on your thesis about these stereotypes being untrue, for me, I am a proud JAP and will continue to be. You can check out my whole myspace page and see for yourself- Just type in my first and last name. Have a great day. Justine I don’t have much time, but wanted to share my input…Love your videos by the way!

How does it feel to be called a JAP?

I feel being called a JAP is a wonderful thing- it brings me closer to my Grandmother. All these years she has referred to me as her little JAP and I take nothing but pride in it. We have long conversations regarding the bad stigmatism associated with the term JAP and how we want nothing more than to make it positive.

By first glance, one would assume I am a JAP in all ways, getting out of my black BMW with my trunk size Louis Vuitton in hand, big Chanel sunglasses and small 8lb Yorkie wearing clothes. But to be honest, the assumption is correct- I am in no way cut out for work nor do I enjoy the pay checks that come with it. For fun I used to work in hair salons so I could be pampered all day long- then I got annoyed of the older women who felt I did not deserve nor need the expensive items I had at the time. The fact that I left for South America then New York didn’t help much either. I quit that job as soon as I got back from New York due to my energy being drained from jealous women.

I would prefer to go to school for the remainder of my life and be a very well educated Mother for my children that I hope to have. If that ever got to be too much, volunteering brings me joy. Yes I did rely on my Father a lot growing up and he is the reason why I was never sent off to boarding school- but now I am actually working and spending my own money. Does it make a difference? No.

Not too go back on your thesis about these stereotypes being untrue, for me, I am a proud JAP and will continue to be.

You can check out my whole myspace page and see for yourself- Just type in my first and last name.

Have a great day.

Justine

]]> By: Joanne Farber http://blog.mayaescobar.com/2007/03/11/how-does-it-feel-to-be-called-a-jap/#comment-25 Joanne Farber Mon, 12 Mar 2007 16:46:00 +0000 http://mayatalk.wordpress.com/2007/03/11/how-does-it-feel-to-be-called-a-jap/#comment-25 Hello, I am an 50+ beautiful Jewish woman who considers that being a JAP is very strerotype. We are a group of powerful woman who have businesses and enjoyes the Arts and culture of our society. Our own Jewish society creates as a Woman of Valor. That is Who I Am A Woman OF VALOR who loves her family and is highly creative. so, stop by an see who I am! Holistic Art By Shayna Bracha farber Creator of Harmohy FusionWave Awareness-TM Harmony for the Art of the SOUL! blessings and Bracha SHEM! Hello,

I am an 50+ beautiful Jewish woman who considers that being a JAP is very strerotype. We are a group of powerful woman who have businesses and enjoyes the Arts and culture of our society. Our own Jewish society creates as a Woman of Valor.

That is Who I Am A Woman OF VALOR
who loves her family and is highly creative.

so, stop by an see who I am!
Holistic Art By Shayna Bracha farber
Creator of Harmohy FusionWave Awareness-TM
Harmony for the Art of the SOUL!

blessings and Bracha SHEM!

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