Since the first influx of Asian immigrants to the United States, Asian Americans have never been treated as an integral part of the American population. Representing 5% of the US demographic, they are still often described by small-town folk as outsiders who don't belong in society. Over the years, this negative mindset has morphed into how Asian Americans are viewed in the media. Although there are many attempts to reverse the trend, such as diversifying cast members, stereotypical personalities such as "the calculating human" or "unwanted partner" are still used by writers to infuse racial slurs into comedy skits. However, in reality, especially now that many Asian Americans are second generation, none of these stereotypes apply to all of them. As a result, directors and screenwriters have an ethical responsibility to best portray Asian Americans as human beings who can function normally without placing negative stereotypes at the center of Asian characters. While many of these stereotypes seem unjustified, some stem from a historical context of Asian discrimination. For centuries, Asians have been considered “Oriental” due to the apparent difference between Western and Eastern cultures, such as choice of clothing and pronunciation of native languages. Thus, many people were baffled by the mysterious and foreign Asian customs. As a result, Americans treated Asians as if they belonged to a lower social class. With the continued denigration of Asians, women faced much of the prejudice; “The few women who immigrated to America were harassed through legislation and stereotyped as prostitutes or objects of white male sexual fantasies,” they quote. As a result, the perception……at the heart of the document……or “limits the career opportunities of Asian Americans.” In mainstream media, Asian Americans are often overrepresented in professions that require minimal language proficiency (e.g., engineering and science), but underrepresented in social sciences and humanities fields that require excellent language and interpersonal communication skills. However, because they degrade stereotypes it may be that some directors use these stereotypes to communicate the reality of the situation. For example, when the plot premise relates to the history of Asian Americans, the inclusion of culture-specific attitudes and accents transforms the film or television show into a non-idealized perspective of the world. Rather than shy away from what is considered racist, filmmakers stay true to what is part of society. Therefore, the ethical responsibility is to show these negative stereotypes.