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b'What\\u2019s the difference between advocacy & activism? Do the merits of slactivism outweigh the costs? How can we make activism less daunting? We discuss these questions and much more in this episode with Asian Youth Act, a non-partisan organisation that seeks to promote political and civic engagement of Asian youth. Engaging in advocacy and activism can often be intimidating for many, including the As I Am team. However, by breaking down the barriers and understanding the many ways in which you can support the causes you care most about, however small, being an advocate or taking action becomes that much more approachable and accessible.\\n\\xa0\\nTIMESTAMPS\\n(1:39) What is Asian Youth Act(6:56) How COVID has impacted navigating activism(9:06) Advocacy vs. Activism(12:16) How activism presents itself in different ways(11:38) "Slactivism"(23:53) Challenges that are unique to Asians when it comes to activism(26:18) Tackling anti-blackness with Asian parents(31:07) Implicit biases and learned racist behaviours(34:17) Dismantling the barrier to activism(43:07) Discrepancies between Asian-American activist communities and Asian-Australian activist communities\\n\\xa0\\nHave thoughts or concerns? Send us an email:\\xa0contact@asiam.me\\nFollow us on Instagram:\\xa0https://www.instagram.com/asiam.podcast/\\nVisit our website:\\xa0https://www.asiam.me/\\xa0\\n\\xa0\\nFind us on:\\nApple Podcasts\\xa0https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/as-i-am-podcast/id1506747439\\xa0Spotify\\xa0https://open.spotify.com/show/4Hw3zKWqz1eN2udaUvXDCX?si=0z2-K8j-TDmxBv_nfj2SnQ\\xa0Google Podcasts\\xa0https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkLnBvZGJlYW4uY29tL2FzaWFtcG9kY2FzdC9mZWVkLnhtbA\\xa0\\n\\xa0\\nAs I Am'