Why are interracial relationships still considered taboo?

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BullShark · Accepted Answer

This is a fairly commonly asked question that's been circulating around GaG and I'll say what I've said before;

Interracial relationships are considered taboo or at best unusual, commonly if you live in a country that isn't as liberal or forwards thinking. This usually also includes religious countries, or places where people hold their family traditions and cultural values very dear to their hearts.

Most people believe that an interracial relationship won't work because if you marry someone outside of your caste, religion or race, they will never be able to understand your own religious/family values, and hence, the relationship won't work. This isn't always the case, obviously, but far be it for me to argue with a bunch of self entitled boomers otherwise, who think they know what's best for their kids just because they're older and they have more experience of life as compared to the younger generations, so it gives them the right to look down on them in these cases.

You could be of the same race, religion or caste and it would STILL not work if it isn't meant to. Your background doesn't have anything to do with that, at least that's what I believe, and I've seen plenty of interracial relationships; couples who are different skin colored and with different nationalities, but as long as you love each other enough and are ready to accept and adapt to one another's traditions and family values, you can do anything.

EarthRealm · Accepted Answer

Because nobody knows How black people exist. There aliens
Nobody knows How they were created what we do know is Adam and Eve Were White and Then Adam fucked Eve made a baby baby got older And did incest the human species was done by incest
Black people should exist white dude can’t create a black by fucking a white therefor Blacks are an alien species meaning nobody knows how they exist.
I read ounce that White People Were out in the sun enjoy Then they turned black but that still doesn’t explain Why the other White peoples stayed White therefor blacks Shouldn’t exist
Can’t blame it on ancestors because If you believe in the Bible Adam and Eve are our ancestors

Faith18letsgo · Accepted Answer

Because every race has a lot of baggage with it and they’re are still white supremacists out there. Like if a black woman and a white man get together people are going to look at her as a person who hasn’t been enough black love and look at him as a fetishizer. Other way around people are going to look at the black man as stupid given all the false sexual assault cases made against black men with white women and look at the woman as a bit odd for not choosing a white man. Black man Asian woman people are going to be like mmmm, wild, exotic. Other way around people are going to be like weird the most stereotypical asexual and the most stereotypically oversexed people. The list goes on.

Cynicaldreamer · Accepted Answer

I'm just going to take a shot in the dark and assume everyone that claims it's not taboo, has never dealt with backlash dating interracially- in which case, you are very lucky and blessed.

It is still an issue, particularly for some races, and depending on where you live.
In the past I've had guys refuse to date me because of how their family would react. Or the looks I'd get when I go out with a guy of a different race.
Don't make me turn this reply into a mytake: we'll be here ALL night.

And while yes, interracial dating is more common and not as taboo as it once was, society as a whole needs to do better!

Pinay_ako · Answer

Always dated interracial. It’s not new. Whoever considers it a taboo is stuck in their own bubble.

snowboarder720 · Answer

I’m currently in a healthy relationship with my black girlfriend. I’m a white man.
Both of our families accept our relationship. Though we’ve had PLENTY of racist interactions from the general public. Her and I are the least surprised when that happens. Taboo is the wrong word. Just because you don’t see it happen often doesn’t mean it’s taboo.

htmndg183 · Answer

Because people make a big deal over it despite it not concerning them. Otherwise a person can fall for anyone of any walk of life. Its happened with me. Also, this might apply to desi culture as well since in certain cases eyebrows are raised and its not taken well if someone dates or married outside their ethnicities. It saddens me.

dustybiker · Answer

Are they? I guess it depends where you live.

RolandCuthbert · Answer

Racists are still peddling the "White" Replacement theory from a 100 years ago. So it has seeped into mainstream discussion as a viable idea.

ElementoP · Answer

Are they? If everyone mated with someone of a different race, eventually certain races would no longer exist. Which is why it's natural to be attracted to your own race, we're self preserving beings. So it may be rare, but I wouldn't call it taboo

FilmGuy93 · Answer

They aren't taboo where I live, but they are a little bit unusual though. You'll get odd looks, but people don't treat you badly.

DryGermanGuy · Answer

Some people are concerned, their offspring would look „weird“ and would not fit anywhere. 🤔

zagor · Answer

By who? I know people in all sorts of people in interracial relationships and I don't know hardly anyone who would consider them taboo. At least no one under 80.

Hispanic-Cool-Guy · Answer

It's only taboo if a black person is involved. Families don't want black people dating their kid or bringing another black family into theirs. People know it's true.

EaterPeter · Answer

Lots of odds of surviving and it's just and excuse for people. People love to divide and rule. You two are so different. There may be jealousy. Double standards and what not.

Subarugirl · Answer

They aren't...… unless you're talking about racist bigots like @hispanic-cool-guy

Grond21 · Answer

Where, and by whom? Because they are not considered such where I am from

Pudsmucker · Answer

Most of us feel more comfortable in our own skin. There are a few of us that step outside that racial barrier.

AsaKyo · Answer

People are stupid and won't move on from race tension

Wise4myage · Answer

I thought they were becoming more common all the time?

EnglishEuropean · Answer

It's not even unusual in the UK. White girls love the black d.

BLP11520 · Answer

Some races will not date white men or so I have heard.

LazerBean · Answer

They aren't as far as I've seen, which is a lot.

bubblegunnn · Answer

Still? Its gettin popular now tho

Stevepro68 · Answer

Are they? I barely notice them

Càitjet · Answer

There literally not 🤦‍♀️

madgoat · Answer

I'm not entirely sure that is true.

Phoenix98 · Answer

They aren’t though I see em everywhere.

moonpie89 · Answer

Some peopel are close minded

Iron_Man · Answer

Why are they taboo?

Ghostluck · Answer

They're not. Like at all.

dailyoctopus94 · Answer

Because people are assholes.

NathanDavis · Answer

they aren't

JesseJayNeak · Answer

Only in some countries in local communities

ChrisMaster69 · Answer

They are not.

Skyros · Answer

Because it’s not natural.

Sarahplus2 · Answer

They are not taboo.

Alex8736 · Answer

Says who?

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