Interrracial couples on the rise

I read on the c.n.n website that interracial couples are the new face of families.

mixed babies are on the upswing and liberals are all abuzz.


what are your thoughts on interracial dating/marrying?

 

I don't feel diferent abour interracial dating than I do non-interracial. I believe everyone should do what they want, as long as it doesn't harm another livin creature. And there's certainly no harm in loving someone! Which is why I am disgusted that in most places, homosexuals cannot marry. I am sorry, that is for another post.

Back to interracial dating,marriage, etc.- I am sure that (unfortunately) many interracial couples still get a lot of crap for being together. I have never had a serious relationship with anyone of a different race, but not because I would turn down someone because they aren't caucasian. I don't have a preference. It just happens that my relationships were the same race. I am happiliy involved, but if I weren't, race woulnd't be a deciding factor in my quest for a mate. Vegetarianism, attitudes towards animals, religious beliefs, gender equality, attraction, child-rearing beliefs, etc would weigh in.
I want to adopt one day. 2 of my cousins are from China and their "mixed race" family is just fine. I think it would be beneficial for a child to live in a home with mixed cultures, etc. It would help teach them diversity w/o ever even bringing it up

 

What's race? Why do people care?

When I see a couple, I see just that. Two people in love. I don't see colours...

 

I agree

 

i dont even know why ppl care anymore, seriously one black chick i have macked with was sooo hot

 

Well, when the world doesn't see other people as colors, then it shall be a beautiful world indeed. The only thing I don't like is when homosexual men give me googly eyes.

 

To each their own...if they love eachother, what does it matter?

 

Its just as common to see an interracial couple at my school as it is to see one that isn't interracial. I go to a really diverse school, and if the 5 blacks and the 5 mexicans who "hate" each other could only get along, racism wouldn't exist at it.

 

ditto

 

although i do not find myself attracted to other 'races', i do feel that...

love is colorblind, and comes in all shapes and sizes

 

My thought exactly.

 

Interracial unions are a surprise to you?

I am, however, surprised to hear that no one has stated they have interracial relatives, friends and people they are close to who are mixed.

To be honest, I'm a little disappointed with the ethnic diversity on these forums. Non-caucasians are still the Other.

 

Not necessarily true. We just don't ever talk about race.

 

meh, some of us come from rather racist families too, who don't believe the same as us

so no one's bothered to mention that there's an interracial couple in their family/friends network, does that really affect your perception of interracial couples?

 

What drives an individual to create such topics of this nature?
Did you just notice one day? and said to yourself "hmmm, this is interesting. Maybe I will create a topic about it since I am soooo surprised."

 

i have to agree, im a bit shocked that no one has really said they dont beleive in interracial couples. i guess it could just be that the majorady of the people on this site grew up watching gays 'come out' and equal rights. to me, i dont even think twice if i were to see a black man holding hands with a chinese woman. we are all just people.

but yea, im kinda suprised no one has stated the other approach, as it would be interesting to hear their reasoning behind it. (not that its right, but i love hearing alternative thoughts on this site; its what its all about)

 

Its bullshit I tell you, its all bullshit.

 

HippyFreek, point taken. But it does give rise to questions when threads like this crop up. I'm glad it's here - in the sense that there's some awareness.

Ihmurria, yes, it does affect my perception of interracial couples in your respective geographical regions. Like you mentioned, there are still "racist" populations around.

On the contrary, I would be extremely wary hearing about an interracial couple with a female Asian. That you thought of this pairing automatically opens up a can of worms. Asian American studies beat to death the undermining and marginalization of the Asian male.

I can also offer you a list of reasons:
One ethnicity is superior to the other - different ethnic groups have slang and often derogatory ideas and words for other groups.
Of pen-ultimate importance is keeping one "race" pure - bloodmixing dilutes an ethnic group.
One ethnic group is dirtier than the other.
Different cultural practices including spritual and religious.
Colour is often mixed up with long-held caste systems (the darker, the more you're of the labourer caste worthy of less respect).


Dricas, bullshit? I beg your pardon as ethnic and race issues are anything but. Perhaps you've been blessed enough to be surrounded in a very open and racist-free environment, eh? As much as I want to believe this, I find it very difficult to. "Bullshit" is merely turning a blind eye. Maybe I have misunderstood you.

 

Man people are people, sex is sex, life is life, enjoy and dont sweat the small stuff.

 

Well now, let's not hate here.