How do you feel about interracial relationships?Would you ever be in one, or have you been in one? Do you think there are any advantages or disadvanges in being in one?..if so what are they and why do you feel that way?
Thanks for your input!
Becca Lance (afternoon class)
26 comments:
I like the idea of interracial relationships because they make for a more diverse society, and the more diverse our society is--and the more people accept that--the more difficult it will become for other people to discriminate against others on the basis of gender, race, sexual preference, etc.
Plus, interracial unions make for some pretty babies.
I would definitely date outside my race . . . if someone would just say yes.
Jason Horath
I think that people who fall in love should be let to live their lives how they want and not be told who they can date or that its right or wrong to date a person based on their race. There is nothing in a persons origin that makes them more or less capable of engaging in emotional bonds with a person of another race. the arguement comes that there are complications because people of different races think differently and live differently, but then we have men and women getting married and they think and live differently on a daily basis!!! i think that people just need ot grow up!
I think that interracial dating has become very common, yet there are still some people who turn their noses up to it. I am a white woman and I have never dated a white man or female. All I have dated were black and my daughters are black, one of them are mixed and the other is black. When we are together we still get those unusual stares from stupid individuals. I think that you can't control who you fall in love with and no matter what race they are.People in our society needs to realize that their prejudice against others is just their own stupidity! Shannon Black
I have no problem being in a interracial relationship with someone. I have a girlfriend and she is white and we have no problems at all. I think the advangtage in being in an interracial relationship is that you are explore each others culture. The disadvantage would be that society looking at you different because you are with someone who is a different race from you.
Lakesha Spurlock
My two year old son is a product of an interracial relationship and I am an African American female. When I am out with him most of the people around think that that I'm probably babysitting him or it looks kind of weird me having him because his skin is so fair. You fall in love with someone not because of their skin but because of the person they are inside and if they treat you well. Sure, you get looks by people and some probably don't want like it but if it doesn't bother you then it shouldn't matter. I think that most of the people in the world are not just one race anyways.
April Steele
I think interracial relationships are just fine. I believe that people should follow their hearts. It is better to be in a relationship with someone that you truly love vs. a relationship that is just OK because they are the same race as you. A big advantage of interracial relationships would be a diverse home. A disadvantage would be forced to marry someone because of their race (a lot of foreign countries still do this).
Robbin R.
I believe that interracial relationships are as normal as any other relationship and that any one who thinks other wise needs to get a life of their own and stop trying to change other people. I have never been in an interracial relationship, but would love to be in one.
John Maxwell
From my past experience of dating someone of the opposite race, i felt a little wierd at first, but began to relieze that i like this person and i don't care what anyone else thinks.. so I would say nothing about someone or to soemone opposite sex dating..
thanks chris spencer
Love is from the heart and when you fall for someone it shouldn't matter what race they are from. Plus who is to say that if you are in a relationship with the same race that it would be any better. I don't think I would want to be with a man of another race other than my own, but I wouldn't judge anyone else. The only disadvantage I could see is sometimes family members not accepting especiallly if they are deep into their own race. Mary Moore
Yes. Because I feel that people shouldn't be judged by the color of their skin, or their gender. but should be judged on what kind of individual that they are on the inside.
Yes I would and yes I have.
No I doint think that their are any advantages nor disadvantages.
Because if you have been in a relatinship with someone of a diferrent race you know that the reason that your in that relationship is for the different qualitys that he or she brings to the table and if you know what i mean than you know what i'm and for those that doint try it fist and you will see what i mean.
And for some people those diferrent qualitys are the main reason why people date out side their race.
Gary Lawson
I've yet to have a boyfreind and would have to say that I wouldn't date out side my race when I do have one. Just because that it would make me feel even more pressured than I already would be just because I've never been in this type of relationship.
Also I believe that people in interracial relationships are put in the public eye alot more when you go out and are affectionate with each other and this often adds more stress to the relationship. If both people in the relationship and are in love then hopefully this will not stop them from exploring it.
Natasha
I like the idea of interracial relationship. two different cultures going with one another. It started back inthe sixties and seventies but it was not to popular back then, but if I could have found someone other then the black women I've gone with or married to it would have been beautiful for me. I like to see different races with each other they make some beautiful babies. Especially when you look at Halle Berry. Daryl V. Brown
I don't see a problem with interracial dating. I think that you should fall in love with someone because of their personality, not because of their race. Most of the oldfashion people see a huge problem with it. I think that it's making our society more diverse, and eventually, everyone will have a little bit of every race in them. It shouldn't be a big deal to be "mixed" but I know that some people make a big deal about it. Interracial couples are still going to get stared at and stereotyped but really, they shouldn't care what others think of them, as long as they are happy.
Elizabeth Moody
I think interracial releationships are great. People that are so close minded to interracial releationships are simply limmiting their chances of finding someone they can be happy with. Who am i to judge who someone else should be attracted to? Find someone you are happy with and enjoy that time you spend with them, no matter what their racial background. - John Trefzger
I think interracial relationships can be more benificial to society than monoracial relationships. I think this because anything that breaks down the "walls" that seperate us as humans is a good thing.
Clearly the advantages are a more intergrated society and the opportunity to share knowledge of other cultures within your own.
Matt D.
I dont think that there is a problem at all with interracial relationships.....im sure their are advantages and disadvantges but if a person loves someone it wont matter...
Britt Miller
The idea of interracial dating is fine by me. I don't see a problem with it and I would hope that no one else would have a problem with it either. I have been in an interracial relationship and I think it is good for the society.
Sara W.
I have changed my opinion some on this issue. I don't have an issue with interracial realtionships. I have never been in a relationship. It would depend on the person. I think society has came a long way with dealing with the subject, but every once in a while you will find conflict. If a person does not respect other people then it is a problem.
David S.
I have no reservations towards interracial dating. I see people as people not what skin color people are. It shouldn't matter. If the world was blind would it matter? The color of your skin should not determine if you like someone or not. It is whats inside that counts, how they treat and respect you matters. Sometimes I think if we all close our eyes maybe the world would be a friendlier place. I've never been in a interracial relationship, but I know that if I were every one my family and friends would never look down upon it. People are people, color only adds variety not differences.
I think that it is fine to date someone of another race. People are people. You should not judge someone by the color of their skin. If you love the person and they treat you good what difference does it make if you are the same color. I have never dated someone of another race, but I think if a person wants to it is no ones business but the couples.
WeTona Houtzel
God is not partial, so why should we be? You love who you love it is not based on their color, race, nationality etc. I think there is nothing wrong with interracial relationships. I would be in one if I ever fell in love with someone who is different from me. I think the advantage of it would be learning to endure no matter others say. I think the disadvantage would be knowing others have a problems with it just by the way they look at you.
Beverly Burnside
Okay. I'm going to be different, yet again. No, I don't think there's anything NECESSARILY wrong with dating a minority girl, but I do think it's wrong in many cases because people do it for the wrong reasons. I see people saying things like "skin color shouldn't make a difference, it's feelings that count." Bullshit. Most people who date outside of their race are trying to overcome dissatisfaction or disdain or even detestation for their own race. In a way, such people are racist-against their own race! If I'm a white male, which I am, aren't I pissing off a lot of white women by saying they aren't good enough for me and I'm going to date a black woman instead? Whites best understand whites, and blacks best understand blacks, and I don't even know who best understands the Japanese--I know I don't understand a word they're saying! What's wrong with just dating your own gender and your own race for a change? If we keep going like we're going, people are going to be dating dogs and pigs. Will that be okay with everyone here too?
James Burke
It okay to date outside of your own race: If you love someone it doesn't matter what color you are. I have dated outside of my race and there wasn't much difference.
I think people need to mind their own business.
Tamika Newbern
I am a white female, and I don't think there is anything wrong with interracial relationships. I have never been in one, but I wouldn't turn anyone down just because they are black. The only disadvantage I can think of would be my family. I think my parents would be a little aprehensive about it, but I think they would treat him just like any other man. My grandparents would be a little more worried. They grew up in a time when interracial relationships were considered wrong and they can be a little stubern in their ways. Their main concern would be the children we might have because they think a half white/ half black child doesn't really fit in with anyone. My great grandparents would probably have a heart attack. They grew up in a time when interratial relationships were unheard of, and I don't think they would understand it at all. I'd like to think that by the time I have grandkids, their wouldn't be anyone in the family who would think it unnatural. I think that the major advantage of interracital relationships is that it is breaking down the barrier between black and white. I can't think of a single dissadvantage.
Good Luck,
Valerie Myers
I think that interracial relationships are a wonderful thing.I have been in a lot of interracial relationship ,because to me all women are beatiful no matter what race they are.As long as you are happy why would you care about race be happy to have found someone you love.
jamell b
I dont think there is anything wrong with dating a person outside of your race. I dont even see why this is an issue at all anymore in our society. It really is silly. If you love the person thats all that counts. I would date a girl outside my race.
Jeff Still
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