I'm white and my fiancee is Mexican. We definitely want kids one day and I was just wondering how they might be affected by racism. My fiancee faces some racism, but so far it hasn't been anything really horrible. For people who are half one race and half another, do you find that you get racism from both races...or do you think that you face less racism? Thanks.
2007-03-17 12:37:19 · 8 answers · asked by bashleyf2000 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Other - Cultures & Groups
No. I am half Thai and Half English/Austrian. I find it to be an advantage because I get to best of both cultures. I am generally better looking then most people and I get to go out with girls from both races. I like to eat Asian food but I like being an American because I like baseball and amusement parks. A few times I have experienced racism but thats not my fault. Its the racist peoples fault, I just am what I am and I can't help it. I kind of look latin anyways, actually most latins think I am and always try to speak spanish to me, but I can't understand them. Plus I think latins girls and other mixed girls are the hottest anyways.
2007-03-17 17:00:05 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I've been married 20 years to an Asian. Over the years, interracial marriage has gotten much, much easier. I have had a lot of racism from Asians for being white, and also a lot of racism from Blacks for being Asian. My least favorite is the "ching chong ching" noises that people (usually Blacks) make when we walk by, it totally pisses me off. The Asians constantly make comments about "white people" and how fat they are, how they can't eat spicy food, how they have big noses, and they don't seem to understand that this is rude and unacceptable. But my philosophy is: It is NOT my problem. It is THEIR problem. So smile and walk on, do not talk back.
As far as the kids are concerned, they are fine. They blend easily with any group and understand both cultures with ease. And yes, mixed race kids are often very attractive. My kids really have not experienced racism. The only thing that hurt me personally was when some kids did not believe I was the real mother because I am "very white" looking and my daughter thought it was cool that she could pass for being non white.
2007-03-17 13:22:52 · answer #2 · answered by greengo 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I think it depends on a few different variables. Such as what to races you are, where you grow up, what you were taught about your cultures, and your appearance. From personal experience, people go by how you look, not what you are. It is 2007 and there are a lot of biracial people out there. I think that your children will be fine. Teach them to embrace who they are from both sides, and to be proud that they are unique and different. I get more sh*t from the white side. I think racism is an issue any non-white might deal with in their life.
2007-03-17 17:32:24 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Mexicans are a melange of at least two different races: native and Spanish. Spanish are "white", or at least, very tanned European.
Aside from that, you won't have as much problem as if you would be marrying a Thailander. There is a very strict caste system there, which my niece recently encountered when she worked for a year as an English teacher.
Lots of people think that I'm native, and no one has said "boo" to me about it. Mostly, though, I don't care what people think when it comes to that. I know I'm a good person, and my self-confidence in that is unshakable. Good luck with your future plans
2007-03-17 12:46:50 · answer #4 · answered by Shinigami 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hhhhmm..that's a good question. My mother is half white and half black, and my father is black. I find that I got the typical racism, from those who are white, and from time to time I have gotten it from blacks. It's not that big a deal to me and yes my firends do joke and call me whitey bc I am a lot lighter than most blacks but I can't say that it really affected me that much. I haven't been faced with that much racism and I don't think your kids have much to worry about, but then again I can't say for sure. I would have kids with the one I love and not care about what others think if I was you.
2007-03-17 12:44:37 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
I'm all Black and have faced racism from both sides. What's important is that you teach your child (or children) to be proud of who they are as a person. Teach them about both their ethnicities. Teach they are not obligated to choose either race to be for the rest of their lives and they don't have to justify who they are to anyone.
2007-03-17 12:47:53 · answer #6 · answered by Godpigeon 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Look no matter where you turn there is racism everywhere...........so your not going to create a new trend.........we are all affected......have a family and don't worry what people think...........your happiness is more important.
2007-03-17 12:43:09 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They'll get it from the jerks on both sides. Not everyone is racist though. Do not let a few simpletons ruin your plans.
2007-03-18 01:13:18 · answer #8 · answered by thankyou "iana" 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋