Myfriends keep saying I am racist because I like white men, but that's not the case. I am attracted to white men and that has nothing to do with racism. I can never imagine myself with a non white man.(just a random thought)
Really interesting post. I think that, by definition, it is a "racist" preference because it is based purely on race. But is it wrong? Or "bad"?
Well, some say guys prefer blondes and if we limit this to natural blondes, then we are eliminating huge swaths of the human genomic and racial diversity. So again, this would be a racist preference. But is it wrong?
Clearly, you have the right to be with whoever you want and certainly people have preferences (tall, short, thin, muscular, long hair, short hair, light skin, dark skin) and some of these preferences have racial alignments. Maybe this is one particular racist feeling that isn't wrong? Idk.
Let me ask you a question... Do you prefer light colored skin? Is that what your underlying preference is? For example, a white guy of Mediterranean ancestry (Spanish, Italian, etc) who spends a lot of time in the sun could be quite dark in skin tone. Would this be a turn-off to you?
@Elise93 So a blonde guy with a dark tan would be no go? Interesting. I think your preference is "racist" but not really "wrong"... you have the right to like what you like.
Now the other question is: does someone else have the right to be offended by your preferences? Well, I know that I was told once by a guy that he only dated blondes (we weren't in a conversation about dating each other; it was just a general conversation about preferences). As a brunette, I found his statement idiotic and offensive. How could he dismiss out of hand every non-blonde in the world? But, I guess, it is his right. That didn't stop be from calling him an idiot though. 馃槣
I鈥檝e actually read that favoring particular physical traits over others is prejudiced. If you think about it, there are lots of attractive people in the world and not all white people possess physical attraction. 馃槢 I tend to date white people as well but I think it has more to do with familiarity than anything else. I used to think that I might be racist too but I realize now that I am open to dating people with various kinds of traits and different cultural backgrounds. I would like to point out that physical attributes aren鈥檛 everything. (You may be cheating yourself.) Also your friends may just be jealous or put off by your choices and not interested in your welfare.馃槓 ...I think the answer lies in the reason/s behind your preference/s. I would recommend you look there.
@Mikemcneil Well, the second that Elise launches a campaign for world domination and starts to eradicate any non-white male from the planet I will admit that you have a point. Until then personal preference for a sexual partner is not racist...
It [b]is[/b] racist, because it is based specifically on [b]race[/b] that you exclude other men. That said, you have the right to use whatever guidelines you wish in choosing your partner. It鈥檚 your business and no one else鈥檚, really.
@Mikemcneil my choice is not based against anyone. I have a type that I prefer. I am physically and sexually attracted to white men. Why does it have to be against anyone?
It doesn't. You're the one choosing the white blonde males. That's entirely up to you. Your friends must have some reason to call you racist. Why not ask them for their reasons?