i am a cuacasian girl and i find that i am extremely attracted to mexicans, i love latino music and i love the traditions of the mexicans and believe in the mexican-catholic beliefs...
i do not find this weird but other people do especially mexicans.
i grew up in san diego so i have been around hispanic culture alot and i do not find anything wrong with this but people seem to be very hateful towards the fact that they think i want to be mexican.
but the fact of the matter is im not trying to be mexican it is just i do not have a very culturally rich backround so growing up in san diego, alot of the mexican traditions have become a big part of my personal culture.
what is your opinion on this?
2006-11-02 15:18:03 · 15 answers · asked by plzdntgoawy 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Other - Cultures & Groups
Wow, this is a tough one, Let me collect my thoughts and try to answer.
Since you grew up with this music, beliefs, and people around you. You have adopted this culture as your own. (and it could be your culture since in all actuallity you grew up in it or you have adopted it) (Mexophile...LOL you have become) The mexicans have a beautiful and colorful culture, a beautiful land. The might not hate you for this. but does not understand completely, Do you speak spanish? (usually it is the language that divides)
Appreciate the culture, enjoy it, look around the world there is many different people that adopts different back grounds.
Me as I am an American, I enjoy and celebrate coming from a nation that is such historically rich in dinosaur fossils, native american culture, pueblo houses, giant trees and yes the mixture and celebration of culture. (You are an american that enjoyes the more mexican influence of our culture, and that is o.k.)
2006-11-02 15:27:48 · answer #1 · answered by southernboy 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well you may not be 'from' Mexican blood but it is obviously a part of your culture and nothing you should be ashamed by. From an anthropological stand point this is very common that people who live among migratory cultures or cultures that have been exposed to a certain bordering region have a major influence. Hence the Greeks taught the Romans etc etc. So in my opinion the people who are criticizing you regarding this are being closed minded. People generally respect others who live similarly to them or try to adapt to a similar lifestyle.
2006-11-03 01:49:12 · answer #2 · answered by Mom_of_two 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think its culture. I find a lot of people who say exactly what you say about different cultures. The problem is that in America, many traditions are killed and made less wonderful by the over-commercialization and corporatization of everything. So you feel like you have no culture.
Just enjoy dabbling in different cultures. I think that is really the true American spirit and something I think is a Good Thing.
2006-11-02 23:26:48 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You go with what feels right for you - - the fact that other people find it weird will just help you to distance yourself from them. I live in Thailand because I like the language and culture - it is a totally different way of thought from the Western world - - it is your life - and nobody else is living it but you - - enjoy every minute
2006-11-02 23:28:52 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
wanna hear something weird my oldest daughter has no Spanish in her,but yet she puts her makeup on trying to look like a Spanish girl tells everyone she is.and learn the Spanish language.and just wants Spanish guys.and just likes Spanish music,married Spanish and has 3 little Spanish girls.only buys food that reads Spanish.uses Spanish products.i think she went nuts .i don't like the fact of her deaning what she is.but honey its fine too really love another culture.just remember who you are.because your special too.
2006-11-02 23:29:15 · answer #5 · answered by bassetluv 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can enjoy Mexican music and such WITHOUT becoming a Mexican!! That is your prerogative. Good Luck. Pops
2006-11-02 23:23:22 · answer #6 · answered by Pops 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
there isnt anything wrong with liking a different culture.im mexican and i love it but my family finds it weird that i like arabic stuff. i do. i like their kinda music and other stuff.although i really do like my own culture, the music and the food, its just all good.
2006-11-02 23:25:08 · answer #7 · answered by giggles 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A very romantic culture
2006-11-02 23:20:04 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think you answered your own question. Growing up around the culture.
2006-11-02 23:33:31 · answer #9 · answered by Iamamom 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I understand why you like it so much coz they have this rich culture which anyone would easily fall in love
2006-11-03 00:12:36 · answer #10 · answered by Jessiefer 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋