Poll: Dating inside or outside your Ethnicity/Race?

[Daystar Clarion]

A certain preference for women of my own race won't stop me from tapping a fine ass if I see one.

OT: Honestly, I've found women from all the races attractive at one time or another and I wouldn't have a problem having a relationship with any of them

A beautiful woman is beautiful woman, regardless of skin colour.

You Brits will stick your flag in anything won't you?

Of course.

How else do you expect to build a globe spanning empire?

Diplomacy?

Don't be silly.

 

[Darknacht]

So you're asking what year my book was printed (2011 by the way), and you're giving me sources that are 14, 14, and 10 years old?

Second, you shouldn't be using the adjective definition of ethnicity, not for the question you're asking, grammatically it doesn't make sense. In general terms a noun is a person, place or thing, and you're question: "Dating inside or outside your Ethnicity?" is using ethnicity as a noun. So you can't use ethnicity as a noun in your question, and then decide to use the adjective definition.

The sources have not been refuted and they're many others out there "Race is a real cultural, political and economic concept in society, but it is not a biological concept," When referring to humans.

As I said I should of used a better term, but couldn't think of one so I used the adjective definition for ethnicity, since using race to describe different humans really rubs me the wrong way.

If it's that confusing for you and will make you feel better I'll edit the post and put a disclaimer explaining exactly what I mean. Happy?

Race in humans is a social construct but ethnicity has far more to do with culture then biology, if you want biological separation in humans use haplogroups not ethnic groups. Also you should have a no preference option, there are people who have no preference even when building the physically ideal mate, and where is the mixed option I know lots of people the prefer mixed over black/white/Asian.

 

[thenumberthirteen]

I don't care about ethnicity. I care about the person. My boyfriend is black, my ex was white. It doesn't really factor into the equation.

 

[doggy go 7]

Where's the I don't care button, because, even though I wouldn't care anyway, I'm not really in a position to be picky (forever alone ect ect.).

But no, I don't, and if I did, I'd imagine my reasons would be the exact opposite of yours, who I'm sexually attracted to (which for some may depend on ethnicity, as lust is all superficial) isn't necessarily who I'd want to be in a relationship with, which depends on personality, which definitely does not depend on ethnicity.

 

[Shock and Awe]

While I suppose I do tend to prefer women of my own race as far as looks, if I really like a girl its not gonna be that huge of a deal.

 

[axlryder]

As long as I'm interested in them, I'll probably date them. That said, I generally find myself more attracted to people of own ethnic and racial persuasion. I tend to think most people are generally more attracted to one race or another, whether they realize it or not. After all, if you you prefer certain facial characteristics over others, then you most likely prefer the race that more frequently displays said facial characteristics. I also think it would be rare for someone to find that they were never attracted to members of different races, as even among people of the same race, many different characteristics will present themselves. As for dating potential, the previous points about looks seem to, in my experience, apply to personality as well.

 

[Dr. Doomsduck]

ehh, I'm not really given a lot of options, because I live in a pretty homogenous area, but if given choice, I generally prefer to go outside the ethnicy. White boys generally don't have very interesting cheekbones...I have a thing for cheekbones.

 

[afroebob]

An unfortunate truth is there are a lot of people who let their race become something that defines their character and as such acts the way they are race is stereotyped as in society. Being white there aren't that many stereotypes put onto us about our character (except being bad at sports and dancing) and we make up the majority of the population in the States which makes us a more diverse group. However, just because lots of people from different races will act the way they are told to by society doesn't mean that the majority of them are not free thinkers and are unique people. So, I don't really care what your race is as long as it doesn't define who you are, its just that other races in this country see their race as more of a defining feature and as such there is a larger percentage of white people that I would date than percentages of other races. Some people will call that racist of me to say but when it comes down to it the fact that race influences a lot of people on how they act is a sad, unfortunate truth of humanity that most people pretend doesn't exist.

 

[Naeras]

I've been in love with both girls with same and different ethnicity as me.
I just don't care. Race doesn't define you.

 

[SuperSuperSuperGuy]

Ethnicity in itself has little effect on my (very small amount of) attraction to women, but there are certain races that have a tendency exhibit traits that I find sexually unattractive. Of course, there are exceptions, but I happen to think that the general facial structures of African, Indian and Middle Easter women are unattractive. I'm more attracted to the looks of East Asian (as in Japanese, Chinese and similar-appearing ethnicities) and Caucasian people. Everything else I'm indifferent to.

So, yeah, I guess it does have an effect, but it's less shallow than just a skin colour preference. That being said, a pretty girl is a pretty girl, regardless of ethnicity.

For the record, I've always pictured my dream girl as having Caucasian features, and I happen to be Caucasian.

 

[MHR]

Asian? yes plz. Delicious mocha-mama? yes plz. Latina? yes plz. Canadian? Hey, I seldom turn down poon.

I'll date em all if they're hot. No reason to shy away from the good stuff. I picked inside my ethnicity because I would probably find it silly to just go around only trying to date minorities. I'd try for what I have to work with.

 

[Winthrop]

I've done both. No real preference. Its more of a case by case thing.

 

[Dragoon]

Honestly the first thing I think about when thinking of an ideal partner is a white girl but I also have a slight thing for asians so it's not solely white women.

 

[The_Echo]

I don't date outside my ethnicity; I just can't find myself attracted to other ethnicities, barring a handful of exceptions.

And yeah, it's not all about looks. But I think most people require some kind of physical chemistry to be or stay romantically interested.

 

[Programmed_For_Damage]

I've only dated females within my ethnic group (white, anglo-saxon) because they're the majority I've had access to in my life. I'm definately not adverse to the prospect of dating an asian, black or hispanic woman. In some ways I'd welcome the change.

 

[Mr F.]

Recently I was asked if I like a certain "ethnic group(Indian)" of girl. My initial reaction was sure why not, but I thought about it after and while and while I would probably not object to a casual relationship or to the bedroom, I can't see myself in a long term relationship with a different ethnic group. A fling is one thing, but taking someone down the aisle is a whole new ball game.

It might sound petty, but if you were to construct an ideal mate most people wouldn't be flipping a coin when choosing skin colour. Oh and for the nerds, no fantasy races don't count.

Edit: I'm using the adjective definition of ethnicity so it applies to race, just to clear this up as apparently there was confusion. Even tho technically race when referring to humans is really a cultural, political and economic concept in society, and it is not a biological concept.

i.e. Caucasian, Asian, Black, Hispanic etc.

Well, firstly, your poll makes absolutely no sense.

From a sociological or biological perspective there is absolutely no such thing as race or ethnicity. The genetic differences between, say, a black male living in Nigeria and myself are less then, purely for example, me and a random Scottish gent or an Indian bloke. Ya see, Race/Ethnicity are sociological constructs. And if you ignore their existence (Which is one answer to racism according to certain schools of thought) they will disappear.

So... I am dating a human. So someone of the same race!

They are also white, which I guess fits in with your poll. Yet I still contest that the poll itself is flawed and the question makes no sense whatsoever. Whilst still making perfect sense and everybody understanding exactly what you mean.

Academia is FUN.

Self gratifying pendanticism cloaked as pseudo-intellectualism is fun

(I don't mean that in a mean way, but come on. 'Just ignore them?')

OT: Honestly, I've found women from all the races attractive at one time or another and I wouldn't have a problem having a relationship with any of them

A beautiful woman is beautiful woman, regardless of skin colour.

Got first year syndrome. Seriously, the never ending reading. Plus we just covered identity and did a module on race, lots of interesting discussions which ended with the universal agreement that race is not a thing. Good fun. Because, really, Race is not a thing. Academia, as a whole, is fun (Hence my hoping to turn it into a career choice).

And as for the 'Just ignore them' school of thought... It is an actual school of thought. Essentially, if we onstantly go on about race and race relations we endlessly reinforce race and race relations. If we ignore race (Because it is a social construct and not a biological one) it is arguable that racism as a whole will simly disappear. Whether or not you agree with that doesn't really matter (I know I don't, its just another school of thought.)

But, as history will show you, race is a social construct which leads to the question itself being defunct! Whilst being totally and utterly accurate. Fun stuff. God I love my subject. Well, two of my subjcts. I bloody hate my second minor but that is life, I guess.

Anyway, where was I?

Yeah, race might not be a thing and people of all ethnicities (sigh) and nationalities (sigh)can (and are) attractive, yet every person I have dated as of yet in my life has been white. Its not down to racism, I just hang around with more white people than non-whites (Simply though circumstance! Lived in places which have been very, VERY white most of my life.) but if I must be totally and utterly honest? I find white people more attractive, by the by, then others. But that is simply because I really love soft white skin. You know, as is common in Ireland and Scandinavia.

 

[Palademon]

I am unnatracted to some races due to facial structure, but mostly I wouldn't care.

 

[MammothBlade]

Caucasian male, I generally prefer Caucasian or Oriental girls/guys but I take things on a case by case basis.

 

[someonehairy-ish]

If I was gonna be totally honest I seem to like mixed race girls the best. Don't really mind what's mixed with what. I knew a girl who was half Caribbean and she was gawwjus. And someone who was a quarter Japanese. And a girl who was half black half Japanese (blackanese)? Anyways, for some reason, they just stand out to me more. Of course, if I like someone who?s just white, or just Asian, or just black or whatever then I?ll date them, and I?d never date a mixed person just because of that fact.

So in other words:

 

[Ledan]

Um, nope. I would date/marry someone outside/inside my ethnicity. Don't see it as any relevance.
Also, would marry/date anyone from any other country, as long as we can communicate and they are awesome.

That said, I find some people more attractive than others. Think I go more for Asian girls, or cute ones. Tend to overlap a bit.