Sorry to say it, but your question warms up an old dish; nothing new will arise here.
The mere fact THAT you ask the question proves that it DOES matter.
If it would not matter - no one would mention it.
As much as I would like to ignore the term 'race', we don't get round of it as an (incorrect) description of one's appearance - and sometimes connected with stereotypical 'cultural' and/or social attributes.
When I leave away a 'rating' meaning in the word 'race' - it does matter to a certain extent:
If I join up with someone not 'white' (in my own case) - which I do - I need to be prepared for and able to cope with certain dissimilarities in each others 'culture' or (acquired) behaviour. Means: 'race' is not an initial ruling factor in a relationship (or in social interaction), but it adds details and influences the way it works.
Where people with dissimilar genetics are born and grow up within the same community (area, region, nation) I would expect that 'racial' differences of behaviour derive from personal experiences; positive, and negative ones.
Interestingly, I have noticed that 'racism' thinking is mostly among those of low education/intelligence, and low living standard (in terms of security, quality or stability).
I conclude that 'race' thinking is the philosophy of the weak.
Race does not matter, because race is not the reason for people having different group identities and being members of a specific culture or ethnic group. But those differences of culture and ethnic identity have to be observed and negotiated.
That is basic common sense.
I get what you're saying. I think you mean... it's irrelevant? I agree with that.
Race is important for ethnic and genetic diversity. So it matters greatly in that way.
But your question is about interracial relationships, partnerships. I think it does matter, because it dilutes the purist thinking of a race of culture, which is absolutely crucial to break down these biases and bigotry and preconceived groupthink ideas, and the lazy attempt to categorize large swaths of people into manageable and cliche 'boxes.' We all do this, to varying degrees, and what are all trapped within them, to varying degrees.
The division of cultures keeps us divided in our minds, as well. When things are more fluid, so will our minds be able to change and broaden and adapt. And this will lead to greater genetic diversity, which benefits future generations.
So yeah, I get what you mean, but I'm a 'yes' but for a different reason than you may have intended with the question.
I think it has more to do with cultural acceptance, personality, adoration, loyalty, and if you are compatible in a way. I don't know I thought about this really hard and thats my opinion, also in a way we are in most cases attracted to the same race as ourselves. But bottom line is, if you can live with that person for life then I guess thats good enough.
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It does matter but in a positive way. I'm in an "interracial" (I'm from Germany, so using the term "race" feels super wrong 😬) relationship and I think it's more exciting than being with someone who grew up with the same culture as yours. I know that a lot of people talk behind out backs and some of my friends told me he probably just wants to fuck me anyways (because he's gonna leave Germany again in about a year but we didn't even have sex yet so there's that) I don't regret being with him even tho it's exhausting to be forced to "explain" your relationship all the time, getting the "wow but what will happen when he leaves" and no support at all while any other relationship is being described as "cute" but okay that's more of a personal problem I guess. So to come back to the question: race can be a plus in a relationship, never a con and if he speaks another language you can raise your children bi- or even trilingual, how cool is that!!
Yes race matters.
Ever race has been given unique traits and characteristics granted by providence.
I am mixed race myself, however I understand the need to preserve racial distinctions.
Also the races behave differently, its why African people have low impulse control and are more violent than the other races. They can't help it, its their nature.
Europeans also suffer from fear of abandonment, cold winters means reliance on community. If you get abandoned you die in the cold. So europeans have adapted to meet social norms and expectations.
Race certainly does matter, anyone who can think understands that.
It does for me. Culturally speaking and my people have colorism problems just from historical things. It shouldn't matter but it does the world sees people different and treats people different.
A lot of black men marry a white woman to wash their blackness away. Self-hate is a big thing in the black community's
So I'll probably most likely marry a black woman.
Not saying, interrical love doesn't exist but Kanye even has a line about this kinda topic "but when he gets on he leaves your as for a white girl"
People fetishize people. And use them more so as a status symbol so is that true love?
Race matters but only in terms of attraction. Its up to them to which race they are attracted to just like it is up to me to be attracted to who i am attracted to without interference from others.
The real factor is culture which can make things difficult if the families or partners are not culturally compatible. But if the couple share the same or similar cultures it typically goes well.
I mean if you are attracted to other race and ready to go through consequences, you should go for it.
I do find some (I wonât say which nationality xD) hot but I wouldnât date them cause I wouldnât feel comfortable in public with them (SOCIETY). But hey if I wanted it so much I would go for it regardless
Intelligence matters; therefore, race matters at least to some extent since you are more likely to meet and marry an intelligent person if he is she is White or Asian. Nevertheless, there is more variability within any race than the average difference between races.
own kind? were all human! thats the only kind we are
I agree. Race is only a problem if you make it a problem.
People waste so much time and energy stressing over this.
not attracted to other races and it doesn't seem natural. People should preserve their race and be pround on whatever race they are and dont mix in my opinion it is not natural.
Race does not matter, if they're happy with eachother then it's perfectly fine.
Nope. The people putting so much emphasis on it are the ones with the problems. Bringing awareness about racial issues is different though.
Funny that you choose to post a photo of two incredible narcissists, one of whom is a complete asshole, and the other has absolutely no talent. But to answer your question, interracial relationships tend to bother people who aren't in them !!
It don't matter. No one is 100% anything. DNA tests will show you that. Also it's predicted that within the next 300 years the colour "white" will not exist anymore. The whites ones would me slightly tan.
I really dont give a shit about race, date who you want, fuck who you want, marry who you want. Hell if I hadn't found my wife on facebook I would have asked out a woman of color, no problem, I've been with both.
In today's world, it seems to be the only thing that does matter. Race is shoved down our throats by media every day, all day.
No, race is a European construct. Africans viewed foreigners as other tribesmen. We created the racial superiority during the invasion and colonialization of Africa during the 16-18th century.
Well yes love is important and all truly respect but knowing how its affecting those around you cause you choose to not to stick to your race ain't pretty it makes you look bad soo many ways
Race matters because itâs on the same par as other physical attributes that makes up a personâs level of attractiveness.
it matters because those in power insist on making it matter.
Racial equality aside, you can't completely ignore it, come on. I love people of every part of the world, but everyone has preferences. Regarding others, stay out of their business. Anyone can be with anyone, it doesn't matter if you're offended or dislike that specific relationship.
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