I did not grow up in a cosmopolitan environment. I grew up in a little town in the middle of nowhere, pre-Internet, pre-college radio.
I come from a traditional hip-hop background.
But I had a very traditional background as well. My parents are neat people.
I come from a very straight and adjusted suburban background.
I came from this very traditional background and I benefited hugely from feminism. I felt privileged going to university and doing a PhD. Most people of my background don't get to do that.
I came from a traditional family, and it was an exciting but challenging transition to move to America and live on my own. The world around me was suddenly so different.
I prefer being able to see my opponent. It is just different for me; I didn't grow up with the internet age really.
I'm connected with my indigenous roots.
There isn't a traditional background of Asian women playing sport, but that's changing.
