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The origins of stereotypes of Asians are almost certainly influenced by early contact between Western nations and Asian nations. Often this was in the context of colonialism and military occupation, resulting in asymmetrical power relations. This was further exacerbated by specific cultural contexts, such as relatively low status of women and widespread proliferation of prostitution in some countries. In military occupations, such as U.S. military [[Rest and Recuperation|R&R]] in Thailand during the [[Vietnam war]] or while stationed in [[South Vietnam]], prostitutes flocked towards a lucrative market with higher earnings (due to wealth disparities). This can be said to create a distorted impression of the local populace among customers, who then brought these images back to their home countries (e.g. [[Full Metal Jacket]]'s infamous portrayal of a Vietnamese prostitute speaking [[pidgin]] English is a good if disturbing example [http://www.moviewavs.com/Movies/Full_Metal_Jacket.html] and is still referenced in Asian fetish pornography). A similar phenomenon occurred during Shanghai in the 1930s, resulting in a very negative and sensualized image brought home to the West. The lack of cultural understanding between the West and Asia during early contact, combined with racy images and stories brought back home, resulted in a distorted image that lingers to this day.
==Orientalism, mysticism, and exoticism==
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