This is the course blog for ICS24/ELIT24, Asian American Literature, at De Anza College
Sunday, March 11, 2012
Interracial Dating
What are your thoughts on interracial dating? Specifically an Asian dating another race (or vice versa). Do you think a lot of individuals still date within their race or do you find in today's generation a greater increase in interracial dating?
I actually read an article about interracial marriage and in recent years it is the highest that it has ever been. However, I think it is respected more in different regions in the U.S. I wonder how interracial dating/marriage is respected in different parts of the world?
HI! My name is Manisha, I think because of internet and globalization world is getting smaller, and race doesn't matter so much now a day. yap now a days People from all the different races date with each other.
I'm currently studying this in my ICS 7 class. I think that interracial dating should be allowed as long as the couple love each other and care about each other. I feel that if they truly want to be together, they must have thought about the differences in their cultures and ethnicities and felt that they can overcome the differences. Thus, we, as spectators, should not and does not have the right to go against it. I think a lot of individuals still date within their race, just because they think that they have more things in common with people from their own race. However, studies have shown that similarities in behaviors and attitudes play a more important role than similarities in ethnicities. I think that because today's generation is more exposed to people from different cultures, there is a greater increase in interracial dating.
I think that race has absolutely nothing do to with people's feelings for each other. Of course old fashion people will try to marry off within the same race but nowadays it is totally fine to fall in love with anyone you wish to be in a relationship with.
I think interracial dating definitely should not be frowned upon. While I do see people date within their own race far more often than not, there are still a good number of asians that date outside of asians. I believe most people date within their race because it is much more easier to be in such a relationship. Practically, dating someone who has similar cultural values as you makes a relationship smoother. While there obviously are the 'opposites attract' and open minded couples, when it boils down to it, cultural values do play a large part in relationships. The more influenced you are by your ethnic background, the more likely it seems that you will date someone of your own ethnicity. Regardless, it does make me content to see interracial couples because it does show people are being more open minded and accepting of other cultures.
I think interracial dating definitely should not be frowned upon. While I do see people date within their own race far more often than not, there are still a good number of asians that date outside of asians. I believe most people date within their race because it is much more easier to be in such a relationship. Practically, dating someone who has similar cultural values as you makes a relationship smoother. While there obviously are the 'opposites attract' and open minded couples, when it boils down to it, cultural values do play a large part in relationships. The more influenced you are by your ethnic background, the more likely it seems that you will date someone of your own ethnicity. Regardless, it does make me content to see interracial couples because it does show people are being more open minded and accepting of other cultures.
I think as long as the two like each other, there should be no reason for them not to be in a relationship. Regardless of what other people may think, you have to ignore the gossip. Because I went to a American school in Korea, I've witnessed many Asians dating people outside of their race.
I think the problem with interracial dating is the pressure from the older generation. My mom who is a filipina loves white girls, but dislikes other asian ethnicities, even if i were to date another filipina! I think it might have something to do with the Filipino fallacy of white men coming to save them from Spain, Americans liberating the Philippines to be a free country, but I think it's just ignorance.
Let us kids judge someone by their personality, not by their ethnic makeup or skin color. We're the ones in the relationship, not our parents.
a lot of interracial people date today's generation, so no matter how it is problem. If each other feels happy, they should be fine without reason. Does it need to communicate? that is no reason. Caring each other mind is important than others.
I see no problem with interracial dating. There are still many people of the same race dating. In this generation, there are multiple interracial couples as well. I think that there are some families that dislike the views on interracial couples. I myself, being a filipino, have many aunts and uncles who would always tell me to get with a filipina girl but it's not really their choice. I'm pretty sure that a lot of families are like that.
I believe many old fashioned Asian families that live in America see interracial relationships not an option for their family. However there are also some families who are more lenient to the modern change in today's society. Personally, I do not care who my siblings date as long as they are safe and happy.
I don't think that dating should be about race at all! As long as both people like each other and are smart and kind and personalities mesh, race should not be a factor at all. I think the only reason it is still a factor now is because of pressure from parents to date within the same race.
I feel that race should not come in between dating. However, older generation Asians are really old fashioned, and they believe that you should only date within your own race. Of course, this would cause a lot of pressure on teenagers and young adults when they bring their girlfriend or boyfriend to meet their families. Also, I think that older generation Asians are REALLY racist.
I actually read an article about interracial marriage and in recent years it is the highest that it has ever been. However, I think it is respected more in different regions in the U.S. I wonder how interracial dating/marriage is respected in different parts of the world?
ReplyDeleteHI! My name is Manisha,
ReplyDeleteI think because of internet and globalization world is getting smaller, and race doesn't matter so much now a day. yap now a days People from all the different races date with each other.
I'm currently studying this in my ICS 7 class. I think that interracial dating should be allowed as long as the couple love each other and care about each other. I feel that if they truly want to be together, they must have thought about the differences in their cultures and ethnicities and felt that they can overcome the differences. Thus, we, as spectators, should not and does not have the right to go against it. I think a lot of individuals still date within their race, just because they think that they have more things in common with people from their own race. However, studies have shown that similarities in behaviors and attitudes play a more important role than similarities in ethnicities. I think that because today's generation is more exposed to people from different cultures, there is a greater increase in interracial dating.
ReplyDeleteI think that race has absolutely nothing do to with people's feelings for each other. Of course old fashion people will try to marry off within the same race but nowadays it is totally fine to fall in love with anyone you wish to be in a relationship with.
ReplyDeleteI think interracial dating definitely should not be frowned upon. While I do see people date within their own race far more often than not, there are still a good number of asians that date outside of asians. I believe most people date within their race because it is much more easier to be in such a relationship. Practically, dating someone who has similar cultural values as you makes a relationship smoother. While there obviously are the 'opposites attract' and open minded couples, when it boils down to it, cultural values do play a large part in relationships. The more influenced you are by your ethnic background, the more likely it seems that you will date someone of your own ethnicity. Regardless, it does make me content to see interracial couples because it does show people are being more open minded and accepting of other cultures.
ReplyDeleteI think interracial dating definitely should not be frowned upon. While I do see people date within their own race far more often than not, there are still a good number of asians that date outside of asians. I believe most people date within their race because it is much more easier to be in such a relationship. Practically, dating someone who has similar cultural values as you makes a relationship smoother. While there obviously are the 'opposites attract' and open minded couples, when it boils down to it, cultural values do play a large part in relationships. The more influenced you are by your ethnic background, the more likely it seems that you will date someone of your own ethnicity. Regardless, it does make me content to see interracial couples because it does show people are being more open minded and accepting of other cultures.
ReplyDeleteI think as long as the two like each other, there should be no reason for them not to be in a relationship. Regardless of what other people may think, you have to ignore the gossip. Because I went to a American school in Korea, I've witnessed many Asians dating people outside of their race.
ReplyDeleteI think the problem with interracial dating is the pressure from the older generation. My mom who is a filipina loves white girls, but dislikes other asian ethnicities, even if i were to date another filipina! I think it might have something to do with the Filipino fallacy of white men coming to save them from Spain, Americans liberating the Philippines to be a free country, but I think it's just ignorance.
ReplyDeleteLet us kids judge someone by their personality, not by their ethnic makeup or skin color. We're the ones in the relationship, not our parents.
a lot of interracial people date today's generation, so no matter how it is problem. If each other feels happy, they should be fine without reason. Does it need to communicate? that is no reason. Caring each other mind is important than others.
ReplyDeleteI see no problem with interracial dating. There are still many people of the same race dating. In this generation, there are multiple interracial couples as well. I think that there are some families that dislike the views on interracial couples. I myself, being a filipino, have many aunts and uncles who would always tell me to get with a filipina girl but it's not really their choice. I'm pretty sure that a lot of families are like that.
ReplyDeleteThis is my last response I think... Blah Blah Blah right? Yes on interracial dating. As long as she's pretty then it is all good. - Tu Nguyen
ReplyDeleteI believe many old fashioned Asian families that live in America see interracial relationships not an option for their family. However there are also some families who are more lenient to the modern change in today's society. Personally, I do not care who my siblings date as long as they are safe and happy.
ReplyDelete^^ by Jeofrey Reyes
DeleteI think that there's nothing wrong with it. as long as they can understand and cover each other's weaknesses, i think this is totally fine.
ReplyDeleteI don't think that dating should be about race at all! As long as both people like each other and are smart and kind and personalities mesh, race should not be a factor at all. I think the only reason it is still a factor now is because of pressure from parents to date within the same race.
ReplyDeleteI feel that race should not come in between dating. However, older generation Asians are really old fashioned, and they believe that you should only date within your own race. Of course, this would cause a lot of pressure on teenagers and young adults when they bring their girlfriend or boyfriend to meet their families. Also, I think that older generation Asians are REALLY racist.
ReplyDelete