Recently, COVID-19/the coronavirus has been branded the “Chinese virus,” a term which has bred racism in a crisis which is already bad enough as it is without people turning against each other.
To combat that, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. star Chloe Bennet – the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s first Asian-American superhero before Shang-Chi – has used her Instagram account to urge people not to use a term the actress argues is both unacceptable and xenophobic.
In the post, Bennet addresses her experiences with racism, and explains who family and friends are left feeling ashamed and afraid for something that’s not their fault in any way, shape, or form.
The beautiful S.H.I.E.L.D. agent adds that this “Chinese virus” rhetoric will, “fuel hate and create a breeding ground for bigotry and racism.” Unfortunately, as of today, it’s a term that is still being used, so it seems as if her argument has fallen on deaf ears thus far.
Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. creator Maurissa Tancharoen has also weighed in, adding: “Asians around the world are experiencing racism in the wake of the Coronavirus, and hatred and violence are only encouraged when people in positions of power refer to it as the “Chinese Virus.” Let’s call it what it is, a global pandemic, and let’s unify in support of our phenomenal Asian community when others in leadership are unwilling to do so. Be kind, wash your hands, and stay strong.”
You can see Bennet’s comments below.
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