Why do you think Americans seem to continue to have such a hard time with it? Is that social stigma global? And I'm not just talking about only black/white couples, I'm speaking of partners being of different races/ethnicities of any type. Would you yourself date outside your race/ethnicity? Just curious as to what other people feel/think.
In my eyes, if a man is beautiful, he's beautiful. It doesn't matter where he's from or what color his skin is.
2006-08-05 09:22:23 · 11 answers · asked by Jess 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
I live in San Fran. Bay Area and luckily my kids and I are around quite a few interracial marriages/families: black/white, Jewish/christian, Asian/white, Asian/black, Indian/white, etc...
For me it is extremely difficult to deal with people who don't see past the color/religion/ethnicity and just see the human being. I know it is different in other parts of the country (less tolerant) and it just gets my hackles up. I believe it comes from the sad old stand-by of fear/ignorance. I do believe that in some European countries people are much less uptight about that sort of thing.
I'm like you...if a man is beautiful, he's beautiful, regardless of ethnicity, etc. All that comes from the inside as well. The way I feel is we're all Earthlings...some people are kind and well meant, some are not. I just choose to be around those that are good people. I really don't have any friends that are bigots or racist. My kids see and know that too and honestly don't see color.
2006-08-05 09:35:01 · answer #1 · answered by AMac 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would date outside of my race. My family accepts it being that we have several ethnicities gaining branches on the family tree.
As far as others....I cannot speak for them.
I appreciate a relationship more so when you can see it is from true 'genuine' love for one another.
The problem now though is that when a man or woman experiences problems in a relationship....some are quick to say "Well I'm going to start dating outside of my race." And then they are ready to be the poster child for why you shouldn't dat women from this race or that race.
Therefore people gain a sour taste because they then see it as a slap in the face. Not to say its right, but I can understand how if I see a guy with a person of another race and he's stating "Well I'm just with her because your race couldn't treat me right." Well ugh...that's totally ignorant.
The other instance is just simply - despite the broadcasted claim that 'we are all the same' when it boils down to it...not everyone shares that same view point. Some are open with it...some don't even realize this form of prejudice lives within them...
But bring someone of the opposite race home...or to the company party - and then guess who's coming to dinner.
2006-08-05 16:30:55 · answer #2 · answered by The First Lady 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some people, countries and cultures still find it hard to accept this but they don't realize that they can't stop it. It is on the rise.
My boyfriend is white and get this; his family accepts and love me but my mom does not agree with me dating a white person and we still have tiffs about it from time to time.
People should realize that there will come a time in this world when all races will be all mixed up and when filling a form the little box that says "race" will be gone.
2006-08-05 17:54:27 · answer #3 · answered by mørbidsшεεŧnεss 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I have and now I have a beautiful biracial daughter. I don't think Americans have a hard time with it just rednecks who happen to be Americans. People just need to quit worrying about what everyone else is doing and mind their own business. I did hate when people would stare at us when we were out.
2006-08-05 16:32:38 · answer #4 · answered by peach 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
i dont think americans have such a hard time with it. It's just in rural areas. I'm biracial and would only date guys out of my race. I'm in california, so you you see TONS of biracial couples everywhere as well as biracial children!
2006-08-05 16:32:44 · answer #5 · answered by What!? No Way!? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it is. In fact in Latin America it's not a taboo at all because they believe everyone is multiracial. When the Spanish conquest the Spanish mixed with the native. Later when the African slaves where brought they got mixed in too.
2006-08-05 16:27:28 · answer #6 · answered by Alej 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I married outside of my race and no one gave me a hard time about it. It was difficult sometimes because of cultural differences that I was not aware of, though.
I agree, if someone is beautiful, it shouldn't matter. It also helps if they are nice. :-)
2006-08-05 16:28:26 · answer #7 · answered by mizchulita 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yeah i don mind...neways wats rong wit it ? & dis is de only reason y i call 'em united states of assholes
2006-08-05 16:31:05 · answer #8 · answered by wolfgang 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
true, and i had a fiance from mexico....picture sheryl crow latina.
2006-08-05 16:26:58 · answer #9 · answered by THE Jester 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes and i would also date you if i could
2006-08-05 16:27:37 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋