The document discusses how media portrayals of Asian American women have often reinforced harmful stereotypes. Historically, Asian American women in Hollywood movies have commonly been depicted as either sexual objects for white men or deceitful personalities who use their sexuality to trap men. These stereotypes became prevalent during times of war, when Asian women were viewed merely as prostitutes by American soldiers. Such one-dimensional portrayals in media have obscured the diversity of Asian American women and their individual identities.