Why do people think that your race depends on your interests?

Question

For example, I love punk music a LOT. And I also like rap, reggaeton, & hip hop, but mostly punk. I have had people ask me "Why do you like punk and shop at Hot Topic and Aeropostale? You're Hispanic, not white." And, "Why do you listen to rap and shop at Baby Phat, you're Hispanic, not black."

Does this make any sence to anyone out there???

Uh yeah, No Bs, how does that answer my question?

And Carlos Mencia makes fun of EVERYONE, including his own race.

And no Hispanics I know go around blaming "whitey".

Answer 1

It's because the majority of a certain group may follow a certain trend. You are being an INDIVIDUAL. I see nothing wrong with that.

Answer 2

I can understand totally. I get this all of the time, I love emo/punkand goth I get so much crap about it... like I'm not white, and I shop at Hot Topic, I don't like rap or hip hop and people are ahocked by this... I also am a big fan of DC, Marvel, and Dark Horse comics, but that isn't really a female thing.... I'm just a misfit.

Answer 3

Because people are ignorant. I guess I am supposed to go shop at A and F and eat cheese sandwiches like a good little white girl, but I like alot of world music and I study languages of all sorts. I also like Mind of Mencia, which shocks some people. No matter what people say to you, you should always be who you are and like what you like.

Answer 4

I usually hear these things from people just can't think outside the friggin' box!

It's annoying at times but it also makes me feel good because I don't fit into any particular label or group. I'm black and I absolutely hate rap, I can tolerate some r&b, but I love classical music and rock n' roll. I love the fact that I don't let labels decide my interests.

It's a sign of a strong, independent person.

If they want to fit into a mold, they can. I rather enjoy the view from outside.

Answer 5

lol i get tha same thing - im black and i luv reggaeton and latin music and im learning spanish so i can understand it all :)
shoot i luv everything now that i think about it - i luv punk (it rox my sox - i luv sayin that ) and rock and pop and hip hop and rap and i even like punjabi music and bhangraton - im pretty diverse when it comes 2 stuff i like and i luv 2 shop at hot topic and i like pac sun and - pretty much everywhere ..... haha thats y people hav soo much trouble cateragorizing me .... but yea i get that whole stop acting white / latino/ whatever.
i think u should go w/ wat u like watever ur race ..
o and look at my question when i asked if it was wierd that i'm black and like reggaeton

Answer 6

yes, people just look for tiny way to separate us,but if you look at it it's just music and it's just a country.am not Hispanic but i love Riccardo arjona to death, his music is beautiful, all though i don't hear a single world he's saying, i listened to his music ten times before i can get a good sleep.

Answer 7

Your question is 'stated wrong' ... you should have asked "Why do people think that your interests should depend on your race?" rather than your 'race' depending on your interests.

But you are 'correct' in thinking that your 'race' really should have NOTHING to do with your interests ... you are an INDIVIDUAL and should be PROUD OF THAT ... so 'ignore' those 'small minded people' who think race does 'determine interest.'

Answer 8

people are narrow minded and often trap themselves into shallow stereotypes that's why very few get to experience and appreciate the beauty and wonders of other races.

Answer 9

yes i undrestand what you mean like i'm black and i love alternitve music and pop which are considered "white peolpe music" silly to me too.

Answer 10

So what do they expect you to be doing? Listening to Daddy Yankee all the time.