Is it racist to only feel attraction to people who are the same race as I am?

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MCheetah · Accepted Answer

It's not racist, but it is discriminatory because you're implying all people not of your race, are inferior, disgusting, or unworthy of dating, which is an unfair assumption to make of them. No one chose their race or skin tone.

But of course, you don't have to date anyone who you don't want to, nor does anyone else. I'd completely avoid women like this though, as they tend to be sketchy like this in other ways, too.

But no, not racist.

JDavid25 · Accepted Answer

Nah, it can be depending onnthe reason.. If you just happen to find features of your "race" only attractive.. No.. Although I'm positive you don't only feel attracted to your "race".. That's only possible when you don't interact with other groups much..

Bratsondanielle · Accepted Answer

Lol why would that be racist? Some people are attracted to blue eyes, thongs, tattoos, fast cars, good boys, rich boys, bad boys, black boys, white boys, ... accent/intelligent/the list is endless

You're attracted to your own race... it's your preference

I personally don't care. I've had black and brown and white boys and to me it doesn't matter as long as they have brains

VIVANT · Accepted Answer

I can’t seem to be attracted to people of my shade tho I don’t have a problem with the race - which honestly would be hard for me to pin point anyhow…. Long as he’s dark it doesn’t seem to matter to me. I don’t think it is a big deal unless it’s intentional 🤷🏻‍♀️

ShellyB · Answer

I guess technically it is racist since it is a preference based on race which is pretty much the definition of racist, however I do not think it is bad bc who you want to date really is up to you and you can have any reasons whether other people agree or not, you could for example only be willing to date guys with a certain hair color or only date guys over 6 feet tall, a lot of reasons are not really fair when you think about it.

MysticDevice · Answer

Preference is not racist. I hear that a lot and it sincerely annoys me.

When it comes to who you spend your precious intimate time with, you can be as picky as you want. Being with someone you simply don't care for in order to satisfy the mob is ridiculous.

mickmrly · Answer

Everyone has a type, it just seems your type is your own race. That’s fine, there’s no point shaming yourself over it. That would be like shaming yourself for liking taller guys or funny guys etc. Its just what you’re into.

Julie_TS · Answer

No, if you were attracted to someone of a different race and decided not to pursue them because of that, that would be racist. #itsonlyracistifyoumakeitaboutrace

DJB72 · Answer

It's not "Racist". Most people are attracted to people they can see their own traits, culture and appearance in so it makes sense.

To decide that you'll only date in a specific racial profile is a different but subtle matter

Datboi65 · Answer

I only date black women, so I can care less whether any other ethnic group finds me attractive or not.

LaBokaChula · Answer

Nah it's just a preference but if your "preference" is due to racist ideas and comments, then obviously something isn't adding up...

TheVigilantOne · Answer

Wanting to be with someone the same colour as you isn’t racist, it’s not a prejudice it’s a preference.

Anonymous · Answer

Of course it isn't. For that to be the case people would have to have a right to date you and clearly they don't. You are free to reject anyone for any or even no reason.

makarinooo · Answer

You are racist. Racism is a way of Satan

exitseven · Answer

Humans are a tribal species and it is natural to prefer the compamy of those that are member of your tribe.

NathanDavis · Answer

having a preference, even a strong one... does not have to be racist

NewsReader · Answer

No. That's called a preference. We all have them.

ArtieWhitefox · Answer

Racist is a lie. People look on outward appearance. God looks on the heart. What is in the heart will be spoken with the mouth. Money contributes to the racism lie.

TacosRAwesome · Answer

Maybe your reasons behind it are racist but if it's just I like this type feature and my race has it then so be it.

AsaKyo · Answer

So does that mean biracial people can gravitate towards one of the two races they're mixed with lmao

Twalli · Answer

I don't find many black or hispanic girls attractive. Most, I don't find attractive at all. I'm not racist because of that. It's just how I judge people being attractive.

melloncolliehills · Answer

Most people marry someone of their race. Interracial marriage is actually still very rare even with globalization and immigration in the US. It can be a physical preference and also demographic/cultural similarities.

EaterPeter · Answer

I don't think so tho it depends on how you treat others

Anonymous · Answer

It's not racist at all, but according to worthless piece of shit leftists. If you don't date the same sex, or trannies, or other races, you're suddenly racist, homophobic, and transphobic.

RonStone45 · Answer

Who cares if it is racist to only prefer your own race.

nawtee_me · Answer

it is a preference, if it were racist there would have to be some kind of hate associated with it. Racism stems from hate not preference...

BJP21 · Answer

There is preference and then there is generalizing. NO.

Jamie05rhs · Answer

Nope. Racism is hatred of others. Loving yourself doesn't make you racist.

Dinosaursandanime65 · Answer

Of course not. It’s like a crocodile not wanting to get funky with an alligator

OnTheLevel · Answer

Are you homophobic because you only desire the opposite sex?

Alex8736 · Answer

I'm 59% white and 50% black which people give me the nickname white chocolate

Guardian45 · Answer

That's human nature. As a social animal we naturally gravitate towards like-minded people.

berwise13 · Answer

I feel it's racist if you feel your race is superior to there's

acooke-13 · Answer

Nope, it's a preference.

GoodGuyBreakingBad · Answer

No, it is not racist

Andridaca · Answer

No, it's reasonably natural.

KrakenAttackin · Answer

Some idiots voted "yes".

Hispanic-Cool-Guy · Answer

Nope. It's actually normal and natural.

Anonymous · Answer

Of course it is.

Anonymous · Answer

No, its not racist.

Anonymous · Answer

That's white supremacy

SmokinAces2000 · Answer

No..

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