Do you have a racial preference?

[DocRim]

I haven't been on G@G for the longest time, but for the bit that I have been on this website I have noticed many questions revolve around a repetitive topic: racial preference questions. I decided then to address this issue in this take.

To get terms cleared off from the start, I would like to define what a "race" is. Scientifically, there is only one race of Humans, whether you're white, black, or green. Our genetic differences are not big enough to classify us into different races. The term ''race'' as it is widely used today is rather a social concept, used to distinguish THREE big groups of people who share very common features: Caucasians, Mongoloids, and Negroids.

- Caucasians races group Aryans, Hemites, and Semites, including the ethnicities Hispanic, Arab and some Indians (North Indians in general) and many more.
- Mongoloid groups races mostly from Eastern Asia such as Mongolians, Chinese, Indo-Chinese, Japanese, Tibetan and many more.
- Negroid races group African, Australian aboregenes, Sinhalese and many more.

So now that we have defined the terms we will be using, we shall start with the core concept of racial preferences.

1) It is okay to have a racial preference

I would like to start off by saying it is totally fine to be attracted to a race more than another. It does not mean that you are racist, it simply means you are in general attracted towards similar physical features of a particular group of people. Almost everyone has a "type".
However, when you EXCLUSIVELY date someone solely because of their race, or if you decide to not date someone solely because of their race, it could be one evident proof of a racial "fetish" or, of racism. Yes, putting a complete veto on the possibility of dating another race is sign of prejudice as it puts their race on a higher scale that it ignores every other aspect a person has to offer, making you incapable of forming any emotional connection.

2) General racial preferences

Many studies have tried to determinate which group of people is the most attractive judged by different races. Now keep in mind, these studies are not to be taken as holy texts. And that is, for two reasons:
- Statistics give general ideas but they are not to be applied to an invidiual level. Statistics can be very far from the Truth.
- These studies are based on interactions from various dating websites, and as you know, they can be VERY different from the reality of dating in real life.

Three different dating sites have been used for those studies: OkCupid, DateHookup and AYI. It is interesting to note that these studies mix ethnicity with race most of the time, as a result of its social conception.

• OkCupid Results (2009): results from this website have shown that almost all "races" (or ethnicities), except black women and men, rate white men and women as the most attractive race.

• DateHookup Results (2014): results for this study were a bit similar to the previous one, but this time ranking Asian women as the most attractive.

• AYI results (2014): results for this study are a bit different, but I think they sum up racial preferences better than the two previous ones, as it is a more detailed study. It is important to note only heterosexual interactions have been studied here. The results are the following:
  - Most men replied the most to Asian women.
  - Most women replied to the advances of White men.
  - Black women are the least liked group of women.
  - South Asian men are the least liked group of men.
  - Latino men and women recieved average response rates.
  - Middle Eastern women are the most popular group.
  - Middle Eastern men are the least picky group.
  - South and East Asian women are the pickiest group of women.
  - White women are also very selective women even though they are the second least liked group.
  
  For a better visualization and even more details on this study: watch the video below.
  
  
  
  
  
  

Now these studies had more or less different results, but they all seem to have one point in common: black women are the least liked group of women, which distubed me a bit and which leads me to trying to explain this phenomena in the rest of this take.

3) Changing beauty standarts changes attraction rules

Racial preference is barely inherited genetically. We are often subconsciously more attracted to people who have similar traits to people we grew up with and people we loved in our close environment (such as, our parents for example), but for the bigger part racial preference is often a result of cultural bias.
Beauty ideals in media such as advertisement and movies affect your own beauty ideals.
If women had equal representation in the media, racial preferences would probably reduce, but never completely disappear. As we increase meeting and recognzing different cultures nowadays, we also observe an increasing number of biracial couples. So who knows? Maybe in a few years, and hopefully I must say, black women will be more appreciated.

So there it was folks, I hope these answer most of your racial questions. As a person, I never really cared that much about the race of my partner. I think everyone should look beyond race when dating or finding a partner.
I'm open to all comments and opinions.

[Anonymous]

To believe that, at age 19, you have the answers to all of our questions about race is a bit arrogant. However, the arrogance of youth is a universal constant. I do not say that to cast any aspersion upon your charcter; it is merely a comment on your age.

You begin by telling us that "Scientifically, there is only one race of Humans, whether you're white, black, or green." The remainder of your myTake is devoted to explaining differences between races, those groups which don't exist. Of course, the real issue comes down to providing a definition of "race." Yes, there is one human race and all of us are more alike than we are different. It is also true that there are identifiable differences between groups identified as caucasoid, mongoloid, and negroid.

The point of trying to tell us that there are no separate races is political/social and not "scientific." You bare trying to tell us that we should treat each other equally because we are all alike, but you do not do so directly and you try to disguise your message. That is a very ineffective tactic for convincing others of the rightness of your view.

Racism is "a belief that race is the primary determinant of human traits and capacities and that racial differences produce an inherent superiority of a particular race." A person can have a personal rule about not dating outside of their race and not be a racist; you can view another race as different without believing that race is inferior. You may not be able to conceive that viewpoint but that falls far short of proving that others do not conduct themselves in that manner.

You cited survey results indicating that "black women are the least liked group of women, which disturbed me a bit." You may be unhappy with the way the world is but the facts speak for themselves.

"Racial preference is barely inherited genetically. We are often subconsciously more attracted to people who have similar traits to people we grew up with and people we loved in our close environment (such as, our parents for example), but for the bigger part racial preference is often a result of cultural bias." This is the theory of one 19 year old female who lives in a primarily socialist country, unsupported by any facts.

It is proper to express your opinion on this subject but if you attempt to present your opinion as established facts, you should expect to receive criticism.

Keep writing but be more honest with your audience.

[DocRim]

You must be a fan of consiparies because you took this way too far.

1. I would like to know where is it mentioned that I have the definite answer to ALL questions? There are MyTakes.
2. What about the tactic to convince others on the effectiveness of my views? You seem to look for a hidden message in a simple Take when there aren't any, you have a creative imagination I'll give you that.
3. That fact about black women did disturb me, because I don't have an understandable reason for that fact? Where did I say the fact was wrong? It is also why I was interested to hear people's opinions.
4. Again, you seem to cherry pick what I say. I have clearly written that I "TRY to explain" . I have read many studies and articles to write this take. I knew attraction was based on genetics which I do mention, but one article pointing out how media perception also changes immensively our feelings of attraction cought my attention.

[DocRim]

You seem to take GAG too seriously. I am not writing an official review to a big paper as I am not a professional and this is not my job. I simply presented my opinions in this take after reading countless of studies and articles. That is how an opinion is fomed.

I am completely open to people who disagree and they might as well make me change my mind, which, again, I do mention on the take,

You keep mentioning my age and I do not see how it is relevant. I did not know this site was for professionals only and anyone who gives their opinion must come from a professional background. You lack sense in your criticism it is not constructive in any way.

If you were honest with your comment, you would not be on anonymous, sir.

[Opinion Owner]

1. "So there it was folks, I hope these answer most of your racial questions."
2. Are you saying that you did not write this myTake with the hope of affecting the views of others?
3. Why did it disturb you? Are you really that surprised when you learn that the world is not exactly as you envision it?
4. Your conclusion that genetics plays a small role is based on reading one article that expressed a contrary view? Don't you understand the biases that people have when they write on this subject? One article proves nothing.

[Checkers82]

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[Opinion Owner]

I am no fan of "consiparies" or conspiracies.

I understand the difference between opinions and facts and you made many statements that presented your opinions as established facts.

Everyone says they are open to contrasting views. It is a meaningless statement.

Your age is relevant because you concluded "I hope these answer most of your racial questions." You didn't say "so there is my opinion." You presumed to answer questions.

Of course this site is not limited to professionals. IN fact, there are very few professionals on this site. You are free to express your opinions but you should not pretend that you are presenting facts and answering questions.

I gave you a constructive criticism but you may ignore it if you wish.

I chose to respond anonymously because, on this site, anyone who expresses an opinion that does anything other than fully embrace the liberal pablum that is propagated by the media is labeled as a racist.

[DocRim]

Everything I presented before the last part are actual fact, or actual studies that I have listed.

The last part, part 3, is the only part where I gave an opinion which is why I used the verb "try" (to explain). I don't understand how it is so hard to understand for you?

And again I did not say I was going to andwer ALL questions as you have criticized. But my first two parts do answer a hell lot of questions I see on GAG, and this Take was directed to GAG users.

I think it's also clear when some typos are made. This site bugs a lot on phone which makes it harder to correct typos, anyone with decent brain activity can still read a word depsite a typo.

You responded anonymously as a lack of sincerity, I see. You do not want people to judge you for what you would say. That sounds much more dishonest to me.

[Opinion Owner]

At your age, you think that if you can not understand something, it must be wrong.

I have a very distinct advantage over you. You are 19 and I have experienced what it is like to be 19 years old. I am 45+ years old and you have never experienced that.

You claim that all you have done is express your opinion but then you said that you answered questions and represented facts that are confirmed by some research somewhere. You contradict yourself.

I explained being anonymous. You simply choose not to believe my response because you know better than I do why I chose to respond anonymously. That is arrogant.

Respond if you must but you are repeating yourself and I will probably not respond again.

Peace!

[dogman8073]

Thank god I'm not the only person on this thing that realize that some of these children base their opinions on the short time on this earth. They insist on telling us it's a new world. Who the frig raised them and changed the world to the way it is. This was going to be my last visit but I saw some light at the end of the tunnel.

[Opinion Owner]

@dogman8073 No one knows as a much as a teenager! I know that because I am a former teen. :)

[juststrollin]

Well if it isn't Youth vs Age... who will win I wonder (jk jk)

[COCOCHANEL]

i don't agree with your points.
i will use myself as an example.

i loved my father (caucasian) more than anyone and i spent most of my time with him. i did not have a good relationship with my mother (east asian). my mother always strongly advised me that caucasian men were ”the obvious choice” and i shouldn't waste my time on other men including Asian men. my father told me to date whomever i pleased.

i grew up in very diverse areas mostly made up of non-asian minorities and caucasians as well as a predominantly caucasian area for awhile.

i did not find my classmates attractive. i felt neutral. i didn't receive much teasing but many kids asked when i came to america and things like that.

in high school i moved to a predominantly Asian area and immediately developed sexual interest (based on appearance) in a few male classmates. during high school i was transferred to a school where the majority were non-asian minorities and maybe 15% caucasian and again felt no interest. i also felt depressed and frustrated. i wanted to date but no one was my type !

growing up not only did i not find my peers attractive, i didn't find many actors or singers attractive either. however i found many japanese male actors and singers attractive.

after that i moved *back* to japan and i found many men here attractive from the first day.

i think genetics have a lot to do with it.

[DocRim]

This is actually really interesting I thank you for your input.

I also thought that genetics played a big role but I thought media's role was even bigger. Perhaps they are equally important, I can't be sure, but I agree that I didn't write that correctly.

[COCOCHANEL]

i agree that the media's influence is a huge factor for many but i believe that it can't win over genetics. i had a very American childhood for the most part. i was surrounded by American mainstream media. music, tv, movies, magazines, books, etc. somehow there was no effect on my lifestyle preferences.

[juststrollin]

I dont understand why men go out of their way to talk about how they love to screw black women but hate them, maybe this is a thing because of slavery making it a tradition? I dunno, but its so annoying as a black woman its emotionally exausting with all of the hatred we get because of history and some people holding on to age old traditions. I can only hope that we develop African nationalism and let go of the poverty and stereotypes and low expectations put onto us. And I find a man who loves me as much as Barack loves and respects Michelle, or hell, a Barack Obama. There's a lot of intelligent black women on here,, not sure about black men, who see the fucked uppery we've been dealt. Stop trying to win over your abusers, is anyone familiar with the African socialist party? How about a base community, and economy where we our community and businesses like every other minority? And have our own beauty pagents, movies, and TV. Not full of stereotypes created by white people, that were shoved on us. Like instead of accepting a a sidekick role and seeing black celebs covered in weave, why can't we see natural hair gurus like ChimeEdwards, Keishaneista, Napturals87 on a platform or talked about. They are model gorgeous great personalities black women with natural hair! I know its like walking on eggshells, masking your accent, or having to be on your best behaviour to not get thrown into some endless pit of stereotypes but if we control our environemnt and are a part of but not so dependent on white media, and outlets for approval then I think we'd be a lot better off. Its tough to get over the economic hurdles, and it being nearly impossible to gain wealth with out some masking of our identities, but hsitory has shown hard work and dedication can overturn the most terrible of enemies. So, now we are in a rut of defeat, but by having our own mini economy, beauty queens, and un brainwashed black people together, we can live happier. wouldn't you love to see black pagents, with natural hair and not full of weaves and with more cultural confidence and lieteracy? Well... GET UP GET OUT AND GET SOMETHING... there was a reason that song was made. Just take of your self and love yourself 100 percent and let people be bigoted or racist, I dont need to tell any idiot my life matters, thats a given.

[juststrollin]

Think of china town and Miss Korea, lets have something along those lines and respect it. A lot of us our like early 20s on here, so why not start a boutique or your own hair stores, take owner love you for this but im not with that i love and date everyone it should be a natural to have a preferance for our own people, I love everyone too, but Zachery, Ramone, or Jihoon Oppa is not going to understand your struggle and it will be awkward when you can go to his town or china, koreatown little italy town and have a great brunch or whatever and he can't go to an all black upscale place, well unless you live in Atlanta. We need more Atlantas

[RainbowFanGirl]

I agree with you... I feel the same way. Our race always gets shitted on and I don't understand why...

[juststrollin]

@RainbowFanGirl Honey I would ask myself the same thing, and maybe even feel its my fault sometimes, but its a tradition we can't control. Its actually a great life lesson too. Your life depends on how you react to what ever is put on you. We are ALWAYS tested in that way and we still as a culture have not figured out how to react to them. Like, we get shitted primarily because its economically and socially beneficial for white people, and treating us unfairliy because we were different looking from them is actually a way to hog wealth. Its actually pretty primal instinct, but the pyschotic in which they tortured and socially deomize us even today is whats strange. But it started off as just a way to gain money but we take it personal as a truth and we believe the reasons white people tell theirselves to justify being evil when when their is no reason that any of this is ok and they ahve to say that its because of our skin to justify their craziness, and we accept it thats the problem!

[Starfishlover]

I don't have a racial preference, but I have a type of person that I go for in each race. For example here are the following.
Greek
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Italian
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Croatian/Serbian
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Indian:
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Asian:
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African:
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You know what? I am just a thirsty bitch... Just give me any man.

[Nickswano]

They're all models lol. Do you have your heart set on marrying a model?

[peachblossomluck]

All those guys are super hot♡

[KDA20]

Someone had her oatmeal this morning - Had a lot of energy today LoL - Always good to want the best for yourself but 6 is a bit greedy

[zagor]

So basically, you like guys with a 6-pack and give zero consideration to ethnicity.

[MyUsernameRules]

Sorry but no girl would date a brown or a dark skinned Indian guy who isn't tall, rich, or buff. Girls preferences in guys is way too predictable.

[RainbowFanGirl]

I don't care about race myself. I never had, and never will. To me there are attractive people in every race.

I grew up in a diverse neighborhood around all types of people. I do not have a specific type of "person". I just don't find one race more attractive than other. There's a lot of interracial dating in the area I am from.

And I am lucky that I found someone who looked past the color of my skin and loved me for more of what I was like on the inside, rather than the outside.

I just can't see why it's such a big deal for people. I don't understand why it's such a huge determining factor when it comes to dating for some people. Sorry.

All that I know is that I also get tired of those questions. I feel really unfcomfortable when I see race oriented questions... Cuz usually my skin tone is the one who gets shitted on the most. I don't know, sometimes I really hate being my skin color at times because of this.

Anyway, it's fine to have a preference. Sometimes I just don't understand why skin tone and such is such a huge determining factor though for so many people.

[Lavetta]

I feel the same way love :/

[RainbowFanGirl]

@Lavetta aw :(

[juststrollin]

GIRLS. Never EVER hate your skin tone. Hate not having wealth, or be pissed at MLK for who sent black people in front of angry white people to beat them as they sat there!'peacfuly' for 'love'. Now we sit there and cry 'peacefully' while everything that is different about us "ebonics' our hair, our skin gets picked on, and we try to please, bleach, install weave or in a black males case down black women for their 'feel' of acceptance etc, or accept racist douche bags who try to sleep with us. NO. Ladies. NO. The only way we're getting out of this is through economic control of our own space and self repect. Starting a business isn't too hard ! Not always expensive either. Everyone in other cultures has family businesses already. Watch Shark tank. Read Invisible capital (authors grandpa was a freed slave and business owner and he's a business consultant) easy read! PM me for more good reads too >,<

[RainbowFanGirl]

@juststrollin I will thank you :)

[Ghosted]

ur skin will protect you from harmful UV damage and let u age grace fully. since u want a monogamous relationship, all u need is that one person to love you. everyone else and their preferenes and their moms preferences dont mean anything to your life in the long run. people never praise my race either. its ok tho. i am living just one life, my own life and all that matters is if anyone finds me atractive. who really cares what race is most atractive or what country? all of that is bullshit conversation anyways lol

[dominiquois]

Native Americans/Native looking men for me
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[Luv2BRealExotic13]

I wouldn't say I have an ethnic preference as much as I have national, cultural and economic preference. The idea I want to be the sexy trophy power couple. Smarts, beauty, money and nothing else really matters. Except health lol. I'm more inclined to date a guy from another country than I am another American. Partly because I don't attract a lot of American guys. Like in college Id attract more of the foreign exchange students. American guys I usually find to be more whiny assholes. Then not to mention when I'm not in a larger city like my home city that is New York City it seems a large number of guys tend to be ignorant and all for the westernized brain washing bullshit on what big business execs think should be beauty standards. I don't have time for such ignorance I believe a beautiful person is a beautiful person. I come a family of attractive people so I gravitate to more attractive people. My mom placed a lot of importance on education and being cultured in a lot of things art and science. If she weren't as liberal I think she'd be right there with Tiger Mom. So there's my next standard, can the guy hold an intelligent mature conversation? If so, great. check. Money isn't really a big deal I make my own money I just prefer we both have money. Be a healthy person. From the look of some of these answers society needs to get it together.

[Drake]

Nah first of every women is beautiful, i only categorize women based on their behavior.
2nd idc about skin pigment. I hate it when, mostly white men, say that this race is ugly etc.. I bet their just biased and form an opinion based on what they have seen on TV.

Still these are the same men who seek for lust and "love" in one of the categories called "bitches". To me these type of women force themselves to be charismatic and create sex appeal, by doing all sorts of weird behavior, wearing less clothes and looking for validation online.
WHILE women with sex appeal (Rihanna, Beyonce, Barbara Palvin, Kendall Jenner etc...) do the exact opposite. THEY DONT CARE. They do as they please and this is what makes them so attractive to me.
Also men try model women to a certain level of impossibility lol Which makes most females feel bad about themselves which creates low self esteem.

All i say is, every women is blessed. Dont act like a bitch, and show these boys that you can actually take care of your own bussiness. Cause remember;
Women is what makes the world go 'round.

So to all the African, Euro, American, Latinas, Indians, Asian women reading this, again;y'all are blessed with beauty. Keep those biased boys on the internet

[BigJake]

First of all, there is no "beauty standard." To believe as such is to believe that all men find the same features attractive in women. We don't, trust me. Most guys I know have massive crushes on completely different types of girls. I like athletic girls, girls with muscle that most guys think are too much. My best friend loves Italian girls with a giant mop of curly hair, and I'm not attracted to these girls at all.

Second, you wrote the following statement:

"Most women replied to the advances of White men"

This is false. Most women did NOT respond to white men's messages, not even close. In the 2009 study, the overall reply rate for all races of women to white men was only 29.2%. Highest single-group reply rate to white men was from black women, but that response rate was only 38%.

So the reality is that most women had little more interest in white men than they did in any other group of men. The lowest reply rate to any group of men was less than 10% lower than that for white men, so there is no massive disparity in interest for white men, despite what people have claimed. The fact that they have claimed it just shows their abject lack of understanding of the concept of statitistical significance.

[mano90l]

No i dont, ok. I think its beautiful word created by racists. Because i trully, from the bottom of my heart can't understand how the fuck your skin tone, your hair or your nose, your clothes, your surname, etc. can influence your personality So much, that person says "emm, no. this type is not of my peference".
Like do you know her /him as a person? as a human being?
no you fucking dont. but you assume you won't be attracted to them Just because they dont meet your "preference".
Do you really think that race influence personality? i hope not, because thats like so retarded... But if you do, you live in 16century or something in colonial *Americas (I say 'you', in general, not You in particular ok)
Or you must accept that skin color is the most important thing ever and common interests are nothing, But skin color and racial background is everything.
If people think So, they Are racist and need to stop inventing pretty words like "preference" as excuse and to cover their racist ignorant mentality.

[SilenceMeansPatience]

Excellent take! ;)<3 I really like the way how you explained the reasoning behind this phenomenon. Why does this happen when genetically we want to reproduce with someone that is different from us to make the genetically strongest offspring. Are they way too different?

Also it's interesting to compare just the genders. Especially with blacks and Asians cus of the biggest differences. Asian men are among the shortest out of all men while being small is not seen as a negative thing for women. I don't have any explanation for blacks and particularly as you mentioned, black women.

Things needs more comments for real people

[DocRim]

Hahah thank you ❤️

[Anonymous]

I love your take! Very nicely done! Good job. Simple, factual, and to the point. Very scientific method. Starts out with clear definitions. Supports by adding numbers and statistics. Then analyzes those results with a clear head and practical logic. All myTakes should be written having this strong structure in mind. Instead of jumbled up ideas mixed together, without an end in sight, and biased data, etc.
Other than your method, I completely agree with your point. We are not Equal Opportunity Employers (EOE). Dating is a completely personal matter, and you can be attracted or not to whoever you feel like, as long as you're not rude to those whom you are not attracted to, out of no fault of their own of course.

Bravo! Thanks for the great writing!

[DocRim]

Thank you so much for these kind words anon! I'm really glad you liked it and your comment means a lot. Thank you for reading! :)

[pervertedjester]

The only race I care about is Mario Kart ak-hdl.buzzfed.com/.../...z-18257-1352833224-1.gif

[DocRim]

Lmao!! I love this

[pervertedjester]

It's a love/hate relationship. Much like my ex Sonic chronicchronicler.files.wordpress.com/.../...5.png

[Prof_Don]

Video game memes for the win!

[JRICHARDS1996]

As a Mexican American, my preference is White girls. I absolutely love and adore White girls. There is just something so cute and inherently innocent about them that it drives me wild. I love how petite they often are and the fact that they're generally very nice and accepting opposed to fellow minority communities. Middle Eastern girls are also nice since we often share a similar culture with me being Orthodox, Palestine surprisingly has some amazingly attractive women. Black girls can also be nice, provided that they're the traditional religious Southern type like Jessica White. The only type of girl I really don't prefer is Asian. That's not to insult them or anything, but oftentimes in the United States at least they seem to be very materialistic, greedy, and shallow. Asian males have confirmed this to me as well.

[SayYes2Courtney]

I grew up in a very dark neighborhood so my first crushes were with black guys. Since I've grown up and moved on to college and now in graduate school, I've pretty much decided that men in general are pretty damn cool but I guess I've always looked at black men with a certain something. My preferences are Hot, Handsome, & Healthy with intelligence, stability, sense of humor, and ambition all working together to make him even better. Color is not all that important in my opinion as I could totally see myself married to a white or black man.

[YourFutureEx]

I agree with your second last paragraph. We tend to get attracted towards the group of people we grew up with. I'm "mixed" South Asian but I prefer "typical" South Asians who look way different than I do.

Black peeps and South Asians (who have generally black complexion) are least liked because of colonialism. White peeps were advanced, rich and more powerful (in terms of firepower), they created a notion that just because they're white, they are superior and black peeps are their servant.
This thing carried on even after our countries are independent because somehow, white complexion is considered a wealth and power symbol.
This sucks. But I hope that things will get better in future because of rise in awareness and more and more mixed children.
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My racial preference is
Body of Negroid
Facial features of Caucasian
Hair and lifestyle of Mongoloid
Dunno if I'll find a woman like this or not :P

[Yumix]

no, I don't have a racial preference... there is a specific type of woman I prefer, but the skin colour, ethnicity or many other things related to the race or culture don't play any role of that. There are beautiful people in every part of the world, and while in some it might be more likely to find the type of woman I'm attracted to the most than in others, it doesn't mean they don't exist there at all. That's why I would never say "I only date race xy" or "I prefer race xy".

that being said, I think it's not wrong at all having a preference when it comes to race... if you grow up in an environment with 99% white people, it's completely normal that you are probably more attracted to them. It starts becoming a problem if you prefer one race over the other because of biased, generalizing racist shit

[benthurber]

Is attractive a race? Because I totally want an attractive woman.

I noticed that it's not the "skin tone" that I'm consistently attracted to, it's the undertones. It doesn't matter what race a woman is, I am almost universally attracted to women with cool undertones. So even a white girl isn't really hitting it for me unless she's pretty much pasty.

Asian, Latina, African, Slavic, whatever; if silver looks like hell on her, I'm typically not attracted. That's weird as can be that I actually figured that out.

[Anonymous]

You put a lot of thought and consideration into this take. I'm very impressed. I know some people (both men and women) sometimes blame prejudice when they are rejected by the opposite sex. It's always more complicated than that.

I also not to knock you ladies... but I noticed many of you are more picky about racial preference than men. This might come down to estrogen/choosiness. I can't blame you for being more attracted to one particular race than the other. However I find it ironic when women usually strive to me more PC than men. I guess PCism shouldn't be applicable to dating.

[ItsMrs]

I've been "all around the world" with exes lol. My first crushes were black, then a white kid. My first boyfriend was white, second white/Puerto Rican, then white guys & a black/white, then white & back with my ex white/PR & 2 white guys after. I'm not married to a Costa Rican. Being a part of the Spanish community now, I don't think I could ever get out if I wanted to lol. It's something about them. I've had good experiences with the others, but these men are just... I don't know, perfect? I know there is bad in every ethnicity, nationality, "race", etc., but the charm, the work ethic, personalities, warmth, closeness of family, & the accents, it's something I never got from anyone else. When I was single, I never looked for anything other than a personality & some physical attraction. If we limit ourselves based on color, we could be missing out. I guess that's ok, though, because someone else can fall in love with them :)

[SincerelyKay]

i feel so racist answering this, when that is not the case. but i do prefer white men because i think they are the most attractive in my opinion. though i have been attracted to a black man as well but realy it comes down to who i care about over the physical appearance of the man.

[WhatAreYouReading]

I've only ever been attracted to white men (certain ethnicities even as I have a few looks I generally drift towards), doesn't mean that I couldn't be attracted to other races, I just haven't been. I can recognize when someone is attractive in any race, it just doesn't do anything for me. To each their own