Insight: S2014 Ep13 Dating Race

Found this on Youtube. Talk show about interracial dating preferences. Are racial preferences racist? Do people date outside their race because of stereotypes? Here's some insight from the show.

Ohwww, the korean guy and his caucasian woman are so cute. Pretty cute story!
But why does they think like this? (I'm asian, she would be never feel attracted to me).
Whatever, I like their ''How me met'' story. ^-^

Are racial preferences racist? Do people date outside their race because of stereotypes?

Well, you can't say ''It's 'cause of this and that''.
Example. I would date outside my race (asian guys) 'cause I like their look, behavior, culture, attitude and and and.
I don't think it's racist.
I think, we love the differences.
These are our preferences.

Wow! Australian TV show. I like the fact that they were also relying on scholar and expert from U.S. about interracial dating. And this is very productive and civilized - this is how U.S. TV show used to be back in the 80's and even early 90's.

Arduina wrote: But why does they think like this? (I'm asian, she would be never feel attracted to me).

Asian men in general have that perception - that white women won't be interested or attracted to Asian men.

Korean_Romeo wrote:

Arduina wrote: But why does they think like this? (I'm asian, she would be never feel attracted to me).

Asian men in general have that perception - that white women won't be interested or attracted to Asian men.

But I don't understand why.
Well and non asian girls think ''He would be never feel attracted to me''. This is why we wouldn't make the first step.

Hmm, interesting segment. Social perception and individual experiences really play a huge part in attraction. For preference, I can relate that with a little bit of stereotypical/racial inklings on attraction.

Arduina wrote: But I don't understand why.

It's due to social perception (media) and cultural differences.

Arduina wrote: Well and non asian girls think ''He would be never feel attracted to me''. This is why we wouldn't make the first step.

It's due to social perception (media) and "traditional" expectations.

Korean_Romeo wrote:

Arduina wrote: But why does they think like this? (I'm asian, she would be never feel attracted to me).

Asian men in general have that perception - that white women won't be interested or attracted to Asian men.

It's not just Asian men....Asian women are the same way.

Every single time my kids call me mom in public around a friendly Asian women their first response is, "Stepmom??? You adopted???"

When I respond with "birth mother" I always get shocked looks, and the occasional stutter. I honestly find it a bit demeaning.....they assume there is no way I would find an Asian male attractive as a partner.....

It also happened a lot whenever my ex introduced me to new colleagues, and still happens when I'm out with Asian men....any Asian women around us just keep looking back and forth as if they can't process it....

I absolutely hate it because the implication is that they (Asian women) see little of value within the men of their own race.....

Xanadu wrote:

Korean_Romeo wrote:

Arduina wrote: But why does they think like this? (I'm asian, she would be never feel attracted to me).

Asian men in general have that perception - that white women won't be interested or attracted to Asian men.

It's not just Asian men....Asian women are the same way.

Every single time my kids call me mom in public around a friendly Asian women their first response is, "Stepmom??? You adopted???"

When I respond with "birth mother" I always get shocked looks, and the occasional stutter. I honestly find it a bit demeaning.....they assume there is no way I would find an Asian male attractive as a partner.....

It also happened a lot whenever my ex introduced me to new colleagues, and still happens when I'm out with Asian men....any Asian women around us just keep looking back and forth as if they can't process it....

I absolutely hate it because the implication is that they (Asian women) see little of value within the men of their own race.....

Uhh, that's evil. I wouldn't ask a non asian woman with an asian child ''Stepmom ?? Adopted??'' o.O
It's a little bit disrespectful.

Like I said.. I can't understand it. Why should we not ? It's really sad.

Xanadu wrote:

Korean_Romeo wrote:

Arduina wrote: But why does they think like this? (I'm asian, she would be never feel attracted to me).

Asian men in general have that perception - that white women won't be interested or attracted to Asian men.

It's not just Asian men....Asian women are the same way.

Every single time my kids call me mom in public around a friendly Asian women their first response is, "Stepmom??? You adopted???"

When I respond with "birth mother" I always get shocked looks, and the occasional stutter. I honestly find it a bit demeaning.....they assume there is no way I would find an Asian male attractive as a partner.....

It also happened a lot whenever my ex introduced me to new colleagues, and still happens when I'm out with Asian men....any Asian women around us just keep looking back and forth as if they can't process it....

I absolutely hate it because the implication is that they (Asian women) see little of value within the men of their own race.....

I've noticed the same thing, but more generally; when I'm out with an Asian man, especially shopping or doing domestic things, there seems to be a lot more shock and awe than is warranted. I've noticed that Asian women tend to seem very surprised, but I also notice a lot more hostility from other men of every ethnicity - that surprised me.