It's so sad though. One of my best mates is from Indian descent, even though he is basically as Aussie as they come. He's studying medicine and is a good guy but his girlfriends dad isn't that fond of him because of his race
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But even if that was the problem does she really have to point it out that he's black? Maybe it's just me but I find that disrespectful.
Discriminating against someone because of their race is most commonly referred to as racism. If he wasn't black, he'd have a chance with her...not to say that'd be worth much anyway.
I personally don't find hardly any women of another nationality sexually appealing whatsoever, almost like another guy, absolutely no discrimination involved, just I'm not attracted to them. In the instance of this picture though, she's definitely being racist because she says he is cute and would like to date him. My only point was just to say what I said though :)
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Just a question: I understand people are attracted to certain types of people, therefore everyone, generally, has 'a type'. Now, is it racist if your 'type' is a tall white male, and you wouldn't look to date a black man because you don't find it attractive?
(This isn't written rhetorically or in any way insultingly; I'm genuinely curious)
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In my opinion, no I don't find that racist because everyone does have a type but in this picture she says she is attracted to him, but because he is black, she will not date him and that is racist.
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· 10 years ago
Thanks - that's what I think :) Sadly, with the whole topic of race being such a hot potato at the moment, it's difficult to discuss things like this sometimes.
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No problem and I agree with you but you asked your question very politely and so that is how I responded.
That's awful. Although... My mother won't allow my sister to date a boy at her school because he's black. Terrible isn't it? "I don't have to give a reason," she says.
I think that this may be perceived as racist, but maybe she isn't the one who is racist. Maybe she just doesn't want to deal with everyone ELSE'S racism or problem with couples both of different race. Then again, none of us really know. Maybe "black" just isn't her type, and I know that sounds awful, but some people have specific racial preference when it comes to dating, and that doesn't mean it's only about "white" girls. People of different race can like other races and I think that's perfectly acceptable. That being said, voicing that opinion so openly is in bad taste. Shame on her!
About your first point there.. I understand no one wants to deal with that, but nothing changes if nothing is done differently.
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I see your point, and respect that people have their preferences, but like I said before she clearly said she was attracted to him but would not date him because of his race. So in this case, it's not about having a certain "type" she was being racist.
Yea that's where it gets confusing. How you can be sexually attracted to someone and still say no based on skin color is beyond me. He deserves better anyways.
that's not bad luck.. i'm sure you're cute, and if racist people can look through that n still find you cute, then you're wasting your time even thinking that it's bad luck
This isn't racism.Everyone needs to stop being hypersensitive. I've seen black, Asian, Indian, Arab, etc., men who have a cute face. Doesn't mean I would date them, none of that is my type. Just because this guy has a cute face you all think she should have no reason NOT to date him? Way to promote superficiality people!
So the guy gets plastic surgery to go white and when he asked the girl for a second time her response would probably be "I would totally date him if he didn't have red hair"
(This isn't written rhetorically or in any way insultingly; I'm genuinely curious)