ok i am in this family living class and we were given a situation and see what we would do in that situation...well my situation was "your teenage duaghter is dating a person of another race would you try to break them up?" i said yes b/c that is the way i was raised but i dont think im racist...i just dont like interracial......?
2006-12-08 10:33:24 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Other - Cultures & Groups
I don't think it is racist to prefer dating certain races. It is merely a preference, just like preferring a certain ice cream flavor or fabric because you like the way it makes you feel, or you are comfortable with familiarity. I do, however, think you would be controlling and imposing on your daughter. If that is who she wants to date, that is her preference, not yours.
In such a situation, however, there is a stigma with people who are opposed to interracial relationships (especially in less conservative states). So I would just keep it to myself to avoid the controversy and any offense you might have inflicted on your classmates.
2006-12-08 10:40:46 · answer #1 · answered by bug m 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There's nothing "racist" about not agreeing with race-mixing. You are still entitled to your opinion, etc. The only people that can truly be "racist" are those that dislike other races are those that make their opinions and judgments without looking at facts, reading articles from reliable sources, etc. I personally don't believe in racial mixing, and the only argument I ever hear from most people is "You be a f*ckin' racist."
P.S. That's something else I forgot to mention:
The word "racist" holds too much weight. It has lost its meaning, and most people use it only when they can't defend their points. Yet, at the same time, people who are called one get afraid, nervous, and tend to become quiet. If anyone ever calls you one, chances are that you have won the argument.
2006-12-08 16:03:38 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you would break them up just because of the guy's race.... yep.... you are racist. And I'm sure it is because of how you were raised, since you mentioned it.
I too come from a racist family, but never developed that ideology myself. When my niece married a black man.... hehehe..... my father and brother had to accept it, or lose her altogether. They've gotten to know her husband now and are doing pretty well with it, but when it was first announced..... well..... what fun! My mother and I sided with my niece, agreeing that as long as he is good to her and she's happy that's all that matters. What is it about the men in my family???????? None of the women are racist.
Best Wishes on your CHANGE taking place. I'm sure you will grow from asking yourself these questions.
Sue
2006-12-08 10:51:44 · answer #3 · answered by newbiegranny 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
'i just don't like interracial.....?' interracial WHAT? bowling, shoe-shopping???? yes, you are a racist...if you would put your ideas of racial purity (i DO know where you were going with all that 'don't like interracial...' mess) before your child's heart...that's just as bad, if not more so, (in ways i don't think you understand) as burning a cross on her boyfriend's lawn...do you have the right to your opinions and feelings? of course you do, and you have the right to express them...but please do the world a favor and do some thinking before you pass on the racism you were taught to another generation...the world is getting too small for that kind of behavior...
2006-12-08 12:51:45 · answer #4 · answered by spike missing debra m 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is a racist remark.
It's not saying you are a racist.
Think of it this way and you might understand what you just said. Example: If you couldn't see and your teenage daughter brought home her date, how are you going to get to know that person?
You would want to get to know that person, right? Would you care about his race?
2006-12-08 10:51:28 · answer #5 · answered by kitt_kattkitt 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, if that is your reasoning for a break up, you are. How is it any way related to your daughters well being if she dates outside her race? What's wrong with some of you people!
2006-12-08 10:36:16 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Yep you are cause you see RACE
You don't like interracial, because it has to do with different RACES.
2006-12-08 10:38:13 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Why of course dahling.....just because your lovely parents were racists doesn't mean you'd have to be...Seems like this younger generation is finally getting the message because of my generation...cool.
2006-12-08 10:39:18 · answer #8 · answered by sckreet 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It doesnt mean youre "racist" you just have a little prejudice. I see racist as hating other people
2006-12-08 10:36:52 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
You're not racist! I wouldnt allow my daughter to do that! its not racist its just being worried about your duaghters well-being!
2006-12-08 10:36:02 · answer #10 · answered by OverShiNe 2 · 1⤊ 3⤋