The queer community is rarely talked about in Asia. The internet searches were very limited a couple of years ago, and many Asian countries blocked a lot of websites from the public's browsers. Now, the internet is more free and less websites are blocked - many people living the Asian countries have more freedom to roam around the internet. However, that does that change the fact of how little the queer community is talked about. Although the queer community is very present in Western countries, why is it not as present in the Asian countries. I feel like Asian countries do not like change as much and really like to take change very slowly. Whereas, on the other hand, Western countries experience more change more frequently in comparison. The change is very small, but hopefully it will change for the better as the countries are more accepting to different social norms.
In the documentary, the struggles that Kelley and Tony are facing put a lot at stake. I do respect the decisions that they are making and understand where they are coming from, but I wonder if things would be different if they did not coming from a second or first generation immigrant household. I wonder if the support systems and support groups will be different if they were represented by a different ethnicity or race. I wonder if things will look more positive on that side of the road, or will it look more negative. Thoughts that run in my head while watching the first part of the documentary was the fact that the family held traditional Laos norms that involved the women cooking and cleaning and taking care of the children. Men were allowed to roam more freely. However, I feel like both parents involved should have equal parts in maintaining the household. This will contribute to a more healthier and flourishing relationship.
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