Simplifications of the vast diversity amongst Asian Americans continue to dominate narratives, much to the harm of the entire “Asian American community” — especially within the context of the climate crisis. The disproportionate environmental injustice implications that historically poor and refugee descended Asian American populations experience are lost and cast aside when society continues to view Asian Americans as a well-off monolith.

Increasing widespread access to reproductive rights, services, and education is the most effective method to prevent unplanned pregnancy, curb STIs, and promote gender equity. But let’s make one thing clear — the fight to expand women’s bodily autonomy should never come at the price of putting vulnerable communities in danger.