Beijing Escort - Dragon Lady

This stereotype of the Dragon Lady was originally created by one of Hollywood’s first Asian American actresses, Anna May Wong. In her earliest movies, Ms. Wong is decked out in imposing headgear and long nails. She is the Dragon Lady - a hyper-sexualized and demonized characterization of Asian females. As a dominatrix, she is an escort who is in a sexually dominant role, which many men may perceive as a threat. This stereotype was first formed in the early twentieth century, at this time any hint of sadism and masochism is thought of as unnatural and perverted. But today in twenty first century, this rather normal and understandable way of expressing yourself. In any case, the Dragon Lady is hyper-sexualized. She is not a virginal wallflower. Instead, she is highly aware of her sexuality and wields it as a weapon.