Dude, you just said "That race just happens to have physical features he(hypothetical dude) finds displeasing".Shadowstar38 said:
Poll: Is Not Dating a Certain Race Racist?
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Am I sexist if I prefer females over males in that way, or vice versa? Technically I suppose but few would quibble my right to my own preferences and the same should go for any aspect of physical appearance, including race.
It kind of depends why. If you just happen to find them unattractive because they have physical attributes you don't like (which you wouldn't like on someone of an other race too) than no. If it's because you think they're inferior (to go full supremacist) than yes. I mean, if we start judging people using "isms" based on their attraction to certain attributes than straight and gay people are sexist.
racĀ·ism [rey-siz-uhm]
noun
1.
a belief or doctrine that inherent differences among the various human races determine cultural or individual achievement, usually involving the idea that one's own race is superior and has the right to rule others.
2.
a policy, system of government, etc., based upon or fostering such a doctrine; discrimination.
3.
hatred or intolerance of another race or other races.
Read that, and then read it again if you think attraction to particular features is racist.
Can you even state that a person believes all other races they are attracted to are culturally or individually superior to the race they are not? Can you prove that the hate, or are intolerant of the race they are not attracted to? Can you prove that they want to rule this other race?
It is not racism, in any form, no matter how you try to twist it. This question is about preference. Just because a person does not find Asian women attractive does not mean that they believe that their race is superior and deserves to rule over all Asians. It does not make them hate Asians, nor does it make them intolerant of Asians.
Just... wow.
noun
1.
a belief or doctrine that inherent differences among the various human races determine cultural or individual achievement, usually involving the idea that one's own race is superior and has the right to rule others.
2.
a policy, system of government, etc., based upon or fostering such a doctrine; discrimination.
3.
hatred or intolerance of another race or other races.
Read that, and then read it again if you think attraction to particular features is racist.
Can you even state that a person believes all other races they are attracted to are culturally or individually superior to the race they are not? Can you prove that the hate, or are intolerant of the race they are not attracted to? Can you prove that they want to rule this other race?
It is not racism, in any form, no matter how you try to twist it. This question is about preference. Just because a person does not find Asian women attractive does not mean that they believe that their race is superior and deserves to rule over all Asians. It does not make them hate Asians, nor does it make them intolerant of Asians.
Just... wow.
Technically speaking, yes, it's racist. But I don't see anything wrong with it, apart from the fact that you'll miss out on a lot of great girls. It doesn't make you a bad person in my book, cuz hey, everybody's allowed to have preferences.
Dude, I read Jezebel and Reddit too, and the guy said he didn't date black women because it would be like "almost like beastiality". http://www.reddit.com/r/IAmA/comments/1n2sua/i_am_romeo_rose_ask_me_anything_92413_hope_to_see/
He's a racist fuck. Not wanting to date black women doesn't "make" him one - it's a symptom of being a racist fuck, not the cause.
Is it possible that you can not want to date members of a specific race simply because you don't find them aesthetically appealing? Sure. But that's not why this guy doesn't want to, and that's why Jez is taking him to task for being racist: he is.
He's a racist fuck. Not wanting to date black women doesn't "make" him one - it's a symptom of being a racist fuck, not the cause.
Is it possible that you can not want to date members of a specific race simply because you don't find them aesthetically appealing? Sure. But that's not why this guy doesn't want to, and that's why Jez is taking him to task for being racist: he is.
Shadowstar38 said:No, it's ok... that picture is sexist not racist!thaluikhain said:"I don't like black hair"
*All black people become included in this catagory*
Suck on it.
Side note: the picture I picked however, may be unintentionally racist given the subject matter.
OT: That isn't racist at all... As long as you arn't alienating the race because of that. Are you refusing to date, but also refusing to befriend those people, and everyone else in their race? Because that's kinda racist.
If you just don't find them attractive, or find their stupidly large and boringly long family meals a turn off (Here's looking at you Italians!) then that is fine!
It is racist on account of pre-judging someone as undatable based on their race. Additionally, stating the same thing about age could be construed as ageist although theoretically I think you'd be alright if you were to say this was due to a desire to father children and that the woman you date must be of child bearing age.
Does he say that though? Does he specify that pregnancy will be one of her specific duties? I'm guessing he doesn't so if he has mentioned an age range then that would be agesist and a case could be made against him, but perhaps we can give him the benefit of the doubt.
Clearly the answer is for all men and women looking to ask people out to create a full, 360 degree, competency framework of the skills and attributes they want in their prospective partner. Also a risk assesment should be carried out on the bedroom, hot tub and any other potential sex areas in order to prevent any injury from occuring. It almost goes without saying that full PPE should be worn at all times.
Does he say that though? Does he specify that pregnancy will be one of her specific duties? I'm guessing he doesn't so if he has mentioned an age range then that would be agesist and a case could be made against him, but perhaps we can give him the benefit of the doubt.
Clearly the answer is for all men and women looking to ask people out to create a full, 360 degree, competency framework of the skills and attributes they want in their prospective partner. Also a risk assesment should be carried out on the bedroom, hot tub and any other potential sex areas in order to prevent any injury from occuring. It almost goes without saying that full PPE should be worn at all times.
This whole thread gives me a headache. You are either attracted to someone or you aren't. Races often carry certain physical characteristics and if you don't find them attractive, most of the time, you won't be attracted to members of that race. It doesn't mean you think the race is inferior, or that your race is better. You aren't spewing hatred in their direction. You are simply stating preferences regarding what you find attractive. It is NOT racism.
racism
racĀ·ism
[rey-siz-uhm]
noun
1.
a belief or doctrine that inherent differences among the various human races determine cultural or individual achievement, usually involving the idea that one's own race is superior and has the right to rule others.
2.
a policy, system of government, etc., based upon or fostering such a doctrine; discrimination.
3.
hatred or intolerance of another race or other races.
racism
racĀ·ism
[rey-siz-uhm]
noun
1.
a belief or doctrine that inherent differences among the various human races determine cultural or individual achievement, usually involving the idea that one's own race is superior and has the right to rule others.
2.
a policy, system of government, etc., based upon or fostering such a doctrine; discrimination.
3.
hatred or intolerance of another race or other races.
Sexual preference isn't racism. If you don't find something attractive, then it's just not for you.
Think about it this way, are you sexist against your own sex if you're straight? Are homosexuals sexist against women for rejecting them as potential partners? If you stretch out this logic to other things that can control sexual attraction, it's fairly easy to see why it's a silly notion.
Of course, you could be racist about it and explicitly reject them for a racist reason(as seen in the OP's anecdote, where the example person considers black people to be animals); but not being interested on its own isn't racism, and isn't indicative of any kind of bigotry, even if the reason is based on their race.
Think about it this way, are you sexist against your own sex if you're straight? Are homosexuals sexist against women for rejecting them as potential partners? If you stretch out this logic to other things that can control sexual attraction, it's fairly easy to see why it's a silly notion.
Of course, you could be racist about it and explicitly reject them for a racist reason(as seen in the OP's anecdote, where the example person considers black people to be animals); but not being interested on its own isn't racism, and isn't indicative of any kind of bigotry, even if the reason is based on their race.
In and of itself, no. You're not homophobic because you're not into people of your gender, for example.
It's the reasons for your refusal that make up the important parts, but if it's a matter of attraction or aesthetics, you shouldn't feel badly about that; you like what you like. Not more complicated than that. It's important not to get hung up on it, though; you could always come across an exception that catches your fancy.
It's the reasons for your refusal that make up the important parts, but if it's a matter of attraction or aesthetics, you shouldn't feel badly about that; you like what you like. Not more complicated than that. It's important not to get hung up on it, though; you could always come across an exception that catches your fancy.
