These emasculating stereotypes, which are often
perpetuated in films and on TV shows, can put Asian men at a disadvantage in dating. One study in 2014 found that Asian men have a
harder time with online dating. In a
speed-dating study conducted at Columbia University, Asian men also had the
most difficulty getting a second date.
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