What is the root/history of the fetishizing of Asian women?

by RaHxRaH

I hope this is the right place for this, I wasn't sure where to ask.

I know some of the history behind popular attitudes about black sexuality, for example. Things like Sara Bartmann, the Jezebel stereotype in media, and slavery. But I'm wondering if there's a history I'm not aware of about why Asian women especially are so heavily fetishized.

lemlemons

since this hasnt gotten any answers, maybe try asking the sociology sub??