Episode 13
What does it mean to be the child of a White German Father and a Filipino Mother? Listen to Mariko share her struggles of finding her identity and happiness as a semi-professional football player in Japan, Germany, and England.
Recommended sources:
On racism in football and Asian players
Sean Ingle, “Why are there so few British Asian footballers at professional clubs?”, The Guardian, July 6, 2020. [on why the Premier League has so few British Asian footballers]
On beauty standards in Japan
Julia Nagai, “Exploring Japanese beauty standards,” Jobs in Japan, March 24, 2021. [an overview of what and who is considered a “beautiful woman” in Japan]
Others
Soccer + Life [on football school Mariko and her father are running]
