Are white men attracted to black women? If so, why don't I see more white men and black women dating?

Question

To give a bit more information and reasoning behind my question, I am from the south (USA) and don't see a great deal of interracial relationships in general. Futhermore, I hardly see any wm/bf relationships. I don't know if it's a southern cultural thing or what.

Answer 1

First off, where do you live? Are there many black women there? The demographic of a region determines a lot about this situation.
For example: In central Illinois, where I live, it isn't at all uncommon to see a white guy with a black woman. IMHO, it is much more common to see a black man with a white woman.
Furthermore, I am in a college town, which further skewers the demographic sample; younger people are (again, imho) more open-minded, particularly in college.
In general, larger towns/cities offer more opportunities for different types of people to get together; therefore the likelihood of seeing an interracial couple is usually determined by the population and demographics of a particular region, rather than what society thinks of individual relationships.

Answer 2

I have a few friends that prefer black women. But yes you are right about the majority being just the opposite. I think that this has more to do with the culture and whats considered cool. Young black men usually see white women as a conquest not a keeper. And white women usually see it as a way to piss of the parents. Then, as things progress either they get comfortable, fall in love or get trapped by pregnancy. While white men dating black women do it out of preference I'm sure black women do it to piss off the parents too, but ethnic families (like mine) are usually closer than white families.

Answer 3

I don't think that white men are only attracted to white women or black women. I think that men are attracted to whatever nice body they see. If the personality meshes with theirs, they date. The fact is that a lot of white men do not have personalities that mesh with that of black women. But that is a generalization, because there are obviously cases to prove otherwise. I also think that a lot of it is racism on a subconscious level. Not outwardly saying, "I won't date black women," but inwardly not feeling like it is something they want to do simply because of the difference in the way of life.
The same goes for black men and white women.
And it also works the other way around.

Answer 4

Some are.
Plus, there are black women that aren't into white males.. so it goes both ways. Even in NYC, people are still stared at... I guess, it's because it's still relatively new.
(A friend and I went out to eat once.. and it was like the entire restaurant froze for a few seconds when we walked in - heads turned.. and that's in NYC - one of the most diversified cities in the world.)

Answer 5

Where You from cause down here in Florida its all the rave! Well, for both ways. I have alot of white men approach me but not that I'm prejudice, it just that I have never dated another race period, Hell I cant figure out my own, why would I go jump in another confused state of mind. I Think if I found someone, not depicting a particular race, that I was attracted to all around then I'm good, I pray that the Lord sends me my one and only and to be honest if he qualifies to my every wish then I would be happy and now that I think about it, I've never singled out a certain race, I just want a man of my own, besides we are all brothers and sisters anyways

Answer 6

I have had female friends that are black that I Would LOVE to DATE but then again I am the guy thats always like the big brother,, no one knockin my door down, other wise I would, Oh I am a bit shy too, that doesnt help any

Answer 7

i am too some. first of all ... most races like to date within their own race,, however (if your not racist) that you may like from another race. I have dated a black woman before and every other race. I keep m heart open. You find better people that way. To answer your question though, i would have to say its "peoples familys and the way their raised" and "public opinions"

Answer 8

Where do you live? I live in San Diego and I see plenty of white men with black women. Living in San Diego I think you see just about everything. It's one big melting pot here! :D

Answer 9

Black women are beautiful. I think they are very attractive. I dated one for a while, but we went our separate ways. It's a long involved story.

Answer 10

According to the people on the sites listed
below -- a lot of white men are interested in
marrying / would like to marry black women.

http://www.groups.yahoo.com/group/Generation-Mixed

http://www.groups.yahoo.com/group/MGM-Mixed

http://www.groups.yahoo.com/group/FGM-Mixed