Cyanide

Description:

Lynn Hou, a queer disabled Asian American high school senior, writes about the stereotypes and gender roles she encounters in society and at school. She also writes about her family's expectations for her clothing and future, riot grrrl, Sleater-Kinney and feminist bookstores. The zine is illustrated with magazine collages, photographs, handwriting and ads and provides music and zine reviews.

subjects: Riot grrrl movement,  Deaf,  Asian American women,  Chinese American women,  High school students,  Teenagers with disabilities

Places: United States

Times: 20th century