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The content of Portrayal of Asians in theater was merged into Yellowface on 10 December 2017. The former page's history now serves to provide attribution for that content in the latter page, and it must not be deleted as long as the latter page exists. For the discussion at that location, see its talk page.

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The nature of "yellowface"

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It would be good if the article clarified whether or not "yellowface" literally includes skin coloring as its name implies, or is merely something like re-shaping the eyes; or does it "sometimes" include skin coloring, or what? 2601:545:8201:6290:84B6:82A7:CD:4F98 (talk) 13:29, 11 October 2023 (UTC)Reply

Wiki Education assignment: Asian American History

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This article was the subject of a Wiki Education Foundation-supported course assignment, between 21 August 2023 and 1 December 2023. Further details are available on the course page. Student editor(s): Instantnori (article contribs).

— Assignment last updated by Instantnori (talk) 04:56, 22 November 2023 (UTC)Reply

Wiki Education assignment: Asian and Asian American Women Film and Podcast

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This article was the subject of a Wiki Education Foundation-supported course assignment, between 16 December 2025 and 17 January 2026. Further details are available on the course page. Student editor(s): Jannatulferdaus27 (article contribs).

— Assignment last updated by Jannatulferdaus27 (talk) 20:48, 16 January 2026 (UTC)Reply

Merging "Yellowface" and "Examples of yellowface" together

Moved to Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Examples of yellowface (2nd nomination) § Examples of yellowface

– FaviFake (talk) 18:58, 17 April 2026 (UTC)

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The nature of "yellowface"

Wiki Education assignment: Asian American History

Wiki Education assignment: Asian and Asian American Women Film and Podcast

Merging "Yellowface" and "Examples of yellowface" together