Honestly, I know people have heard this before, but I do believe that being an Asian guy in America really blows sometimes. When was the last time you ever saw an Asian guy on TV or in a movie that wasn't a kung-fu master or a total nerd? When have Asian men ever been portrayed as anything other than sexless, ugly, weak nerds or ugly, sexless, karate masters? I feel like there are very few women and gay men that find Asian men attractive in any way...other than the fact that many Asian guys make good money. I feel like a lot of Asian guys have low self-esteem when it comes to dating...they just assume no people find them attractive and nobody wants to get to know them. They could be smart, sweet, devoted, loyal, and successful, but many do not see themselves as attractive. I feel like no one does. It sucks for Asian guys in the US bc they are always being compared to White guys physically...does anything else matter to people when it comes to attraction? Are Asian guys rejects?
2006-12-29 19:43:01 · 9 answers · asked by toobland22 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Other - Cultures & Groups
You crack me up. I don't know how you get this distorted view, but you obviously know very little about East Asian culture.
Most of my friends are good looking, sexy, tall, well educated, smart, funny, strong, well-spoken and rich as much as any other ethnicity counterparts.
It is true that I am "nerdy", if you call applying to Dental School to be a doctor of dental surgery "nerdy", but I am pretty damn proud of my accomplishments. Also, it is true that I picked up Kendo and TKD before I ever started playing basketball or football but I can probably KO likes of you with one arm bounded to my back.
Woe... is me to fall under Asian stereotype…?
2007-01-01 22:12:24 · answer #1 · answered by †ђ!ηK †αηK² 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
One of my good friends married an asian guy in the states. I really like Asian guys, I do feel for them, where I'm at in Asia, a lot of the girls just want to be with a foreigner, i think more for money or to go abroad , but it's not really smart because the foreigners for the most part aren't loyal and a lot of the Asian men are really quality men. I agree with you that they get a bad rap, but it is not true, really.
2006-12-29 20:37:45 · answer #2 · answered by Annmaree 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I think Asian guys are very handsome, and good guys too. I like their style, not to generalize, but you know, the shy, but sly (what's up look) they've given me. I guess you guys don't think Latina's are that bad either LOL.
You're so right, Asians are always stereotyped in their roles, and not given enough credit.
I believe things will being to change soon. They've already have, but it's been a really slow change. With time we will hopefully see more Asian guys playing the romantic leads on TV, and on the big screen too.
It has taken a long time though, too long! I hope most Asian guys do realize, most people see beyond those stereotypes.
God bless you.
2006-12-29 20:04:45 · answer #3 · answered by Belix 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Culture and media sterotypes Asian males as feminine, nerdy, short, small statured, etc. It'll take an Asian civil rights movement (similar to the ones for African Americans) to reverse the sterotypes and discrimination.
2007-01-01 15:09:17 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Theres a cycle to it, in alot of cases asians feel inadequate next to white people and white people feel the same way about black people. But theres checks and balances. Its a sad truth but black babies are born into poor areas of the country on a scale white people cant even imagine. White people have to feel bad for the rest of eternity for what there ancestors did, and as for the asians, they are the majority of the world and within ten years when China is the only economic super power left they will have there day.
2006-12-29 19:50:45 · answer #5 · answered by constantstateofboredom 1 · 1⤊ 2⤋
No, I like Asian guys. They're people, just like everybody else. They're cool. I'd date one, if that's what you're asking. :)
2006-12-30 02:58:36 · answer #6 · answered by Strange Design 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I attract plenty of girls and don't have low self esteem. You need to see
a shrink
2007-01-01 10:17:27 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
NO, I have been friends with a few, i find them no worse or better than my other friends.
2006-12-29 19:46:48 · answer #8 · answered by Bre 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
asian girls like asian guys only. i don't know about america or australia because the westernised asians there don't even look asian anyway.
2006-12-29 19:55:55 · answer #9 · answered by bendent 1 · 2⤊ 6⤋