Feelsgoodman Posted April 26, 2012 Share Posted April 26, 2012 Hmmm, I had to do some research on the difference between ethnicity and race...I've always used them interchangably, but I'll buy what you say...learned something tonight...go figure... Race = biological similarity Ethnicity = cultural similarity That being said, I think OP meant to use the term race to describe physical characteristics... You need to do more research because you got it totally wrong. 'Ethnicity' is a subset of 'race'. White is a race. German, Dutch, English, etc. are ethnicities. Ethnicity is determined by ancestry, not culture. Link to post Share on other sites
Author DuchessKaye Posted April 26, 2012 Author Share Posted April 26, 2012 On the dating site that I was in few years ago. There was a question there about what ethnicity I am in, and the only choices were: -Caucasian/White -Black -Indian -Hispanic/Latino -Pacific Islander -Asian -Mixed Link to post Share on other sites
Feelsgoodman Posted April 26, 2012 Share Posted April 26, 2012 Keep in mind that depending on what anthropologist you ask, there are only 3 races: Caucasoid (which includes Hispanic and Middle Eastern ethnicities), Mongoloid (which includes Asians, Afghans, Pakistanis, Indians, and Native Americans), Negroid (basically, originating from Africa). (Some anthros add a fourth race of Australian aboriginals because they're unable to classify them.) The most widely accepted standard is that there are 5 distinct human races: Caucasoid, Mongoloid, Austroloid, Negroid and Capoid (the last one being the oldest of the human races and practically extinct; it is comprised of the Khoisan people of South Africa). Link to post Share on other sites
january2011 Posted April 26, 2012 Share Posted April 26, 2012 On the dating site that I was in few years ago. There was a question there about what ethnicity I am in, and the only choices were: -Caucasian/White -Black -Indian -Hispanic/Latino -Pacific Islander -Asian -Mixed From experience, US-based sites tend not to segment Asian ethnic groups, which can be confusing for people who normally self-identify at a more specific level. In Europe, "Asian" tends to refer to people of S Asian descent, whereas S E Asians tend to prefer to self-identify by their nationality or sub-ethnic group, such as Korean, Chinese, Vietnamese, Thai, Filipino, etc. Link to post Share on other sites
Eddie Edirol Posted April 26, 2012 Share Posted April 26, 2012 Bring me Caramel shaded women. Really depends on the face, I dont stress ethnicity. I love mixed women, b/w, a/b, a/w, I'd love a curvy Indian woman, Island women, latin women - puerto rican women love me because they say I look dominican. I'd date more latin women if they didnt all want children. Ive been on a streak with Caucasian women lately, but I dont really dig the pale skin generally. Never really felt the full Asian persuasion. I guess my first choice is Latin. If I can find the demo of US raised Latin women that dont want kids, you'll see me break out a ring real quick. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
gotye Posted April 26, 2012 Share Posted April 26, 2012 I'm adventurous, I'm very sensual and I'm loyal... I'm not Italian, neither a Latin woman... Ok, I get it now... It's really upon the individual I am italian and not all too sensual and only slightly adventurous. Very very loyal though Link to post Share on other sites
USMCHokie Posted April 26, 2012 Share Posted April 26, 2012 You need to do more research because you got it totally wrong. 'Ethnicity' is a subset of 'race'. White is a race. German, Dutch, English, etc. are ethnicities. Ethnicity is determined by ancestry, not culture. As should you, brother. German, Dutch, and English are nationalities, which are a factor in determining ethnicity. And from every source I used in my research, ethnicity is based heavily in a common culture. Nationality is a subset of ethnicity. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Author DuchessKaye Posted April 26, 2012 Author Share Posted April 26, 2012 Let's see what Kaylan is going to say... By far he is the wittiest commenter for me Link to post Share on other sites
ScreamingTrees Posted April 26, 2012 Share Posted April 26, 2012 I've recently come to the realization that if I were to have children with someone of a radically different background, the children would look nothing like me. This is evident when in some examples around me in my day to day endeavors.. Nothing wrong with that, just not what I personally want. Other than that, I wouldn't have a problem with it, but I wouldn't lead anyone on, so I think I'd only go for someone of a similar ethnic background in northern/central europe. I've always been attracted to darker hair and exotic features, but I've realized I'd rather be compatible and attracted to them rather than just attracted. That's just my current outlook on the whole thing. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
mtber75 Posted April 26, 2012 Share Posted April 26, 2012 I'm just curious about other people's preferences. So, I'm going to start it. I'm an Asian lady that has that Korean smooth fair skin. And after having a rough break up with an Asian guy a few years ago. I now only have my beautiful tantalizing eyes for Caucasians. Haha! I don't know why but I easily get attracted to white boys. It has just become my fetish. Like if somebody will ask me: "Hey Kaye, what should a guy do to make you like him?" I am just going to say: "He just gotta be white!" LOL! God, there are so many past posts on this! As an Asian dude, I'm still trying to figure out why Asian women prefer white dudes? So you had a rough break up with an Asian dude so you decide to avoid the entire group? Link to post Share on other sites
Author DuchessKaye Posted April 26, 2012 Author Share Posted April 26, 2012 So you had a rough break up with an Asian dude so you decide to avoid the entire group? Nah! Not exactly that way. I just lost interest. Cause right after that bad experience with my first Asian boyfriend who got me pregnant when I was 18 1/2, then left me with no nothing after I had told him that my parents disowned me, I've been inclined to white guys and they treated me differently... That's the start of me admiring white guys bigtime! Link to post Share on other sites
mtber75 Posted April 26, 2012 Share Posted April 26, 2012 Nah! Not exactly that way. I just lost interest. Cause right after that bad experience with my first Asian boyfriend who got me pregnant when I was 18 1/2, then left me with no nothing after I had told him that my parents disowned me, I've been inclined to white guys and they treated me differently... That's the start of me admiring white guys bigtime! Oh...Sorry to hear about your situation. I hear it all the time from Asian women who dates white guys...They are treated better by White guys. Unfortunately Asian cultures are pretty conservative and sexists so I feel you. Link to post Share on other sites
Author DuchessKaye Posted April 26, 2012 Author Share Posted April 26, 2012 Oh...Sorry to hear about your situation. I hear it all the time from Asian women who dates white guys...They are treated better by White guys. Unfortunately Asian cultures are pretty conservative and sexists so I feel you. Thanks mtber75, that means a lot to me... Link to post Share on other sites
LZ2000 Posted April 26, 2012 Share Posted April 26, 2012 Unfortunately Asian cultures are pretty conservative and sexists so I feel you. I pretty much grew up as a rebel, at times not agreeing with the traditions, lifestyle, social mores of the Chinese (Asian?) way of life. Sometimes it doesn't make any common sense, sometimes it doesn't give any room for individualism and individual growth. However, there are some things about being Chinese which I am actually proud of, but not to the point where I would get all so defensive when people just seem to show their disregard for it. And Kaye, I'm sorry that you had to suffer the way you did before. Link to post Share on other sites
snug.bunny Posted April 26, 2012 Share Posted April 26, 2012 I'll pick a tv celebraty. The ethnicity Ryan on the million dollar listing show is, that is sezzzzy! Eee!! . Link to post Share on other sites
irin Posted April 26, 2012 Share Posted April 26, 2012 are you trying to be condescending? fine, middle eastern. Geez not all middle eastern are muslims and not all muslims are middle eastern. im middle eastern but not a Muslim. islam is just a religion. the are asian, african European muslims. Link to post Share on other sites
veggirl Posted April 26, 2012 Share Posted April 26, 2012 I think I've been attracted to the whole rainbow at some point I'm very pale white, brown hair, medium eyes. I have USUALLY been most attracted to dark skin, dark hair, dark eyes. Always very attracted to black men, and even the white guys I've really been physically attracted to had dark brown or black hair, dark brown eyes, darker skin (ex was half Pakistani and half white). But, my current BF is pale white like me, blonde, and has light eyes. So, whatever He's the first blonde I've ever dated, I never was into the blonde hair / blue eyes thing that all the girls I knew were ga-ga over. Link to post Share on other sites
USMCHokie Posted April 26, 2012 Share Posted April 26, 2012 Nah! Not exactly that way. I just lost interest. Cause right after that bad experience with my first Asian boyfriend who got me pregnant when I was 18 1/2, then left me with no nothing after I had told him that my parents disowned me, I've been inclined to white guys and they treated me differently... That's the start of me admiring white guys bigtime! I really do need to return to my Asian roots, don't I...? So all I have to do is knock up a girl and then peace out...? It's so elegant in its simplicity...and I get to have sex! Link to post Share on other sites
january2011 Posted April 26, 2012 Share Posted April 26, 2012 Nah! Not exactly that way. I just lost interest. Cause right after that bad experience with my first Asian boyfriend who got me pregnant when I was 18 1/2, then left me with no nothing after I had told him that my parents disowned me, I've been inclined to white guys and they treated me differently... That's the start of me admiring white guys bigtime! I'm sorry you went through that. It must have been very traumatic. While I've never experienced anything similar, I can understand why something like that might have a huge impact on your subsequent relationship choices. Link to post Share on other sites
Bob_Funk Posted April 26, 2012 Share Posted April 26, 2012 (edited) You're not interested in most white guys, just the Sean O'Pry look-a-likes. Everyone always talks about how bad Asian guys have it. But really, non model looking white guys aren't much better off. Edited April 26, 2012 by Bob_Funk Link to post Share on other sites
Author DuchessKaye Posted April 26, 2012 Author Share Posted April 26, 2012 You're not interested in most white guys, just the Sean O'Pry look-a-likes. Everyone always talks about how bad Asian guys have it. But really, non model looking white guys aren't much better off. Why did you edit? I like Chris better than Sean. Sean has huge lips. Link to post Share on other sites
Author DuchessKaye Posted April 26, 2012 Author Share Posted April 26, 2012 And Kaye, I'm sorry that you had to suffer the way you did before. This is sweet, I feel close to you now LZ Link to post Share on other sites
lso802 Posted April 26, 2012 Share Posted April 26, 2012 I'm very much attracted to latinas. Not all of them, but the few times I've turned my head, it was for a latina. My family would have a fit, if I was in a serious relationship with a latina, since my cousin got screwed over by one. Just one of the reasons. I haven't fallen for anyone yet, so I'll see. No idea why Asian and Caucasian women have never been attracted to me though or they're very subtle about it. Hurts my ego but I seriously shouldn't care, because I'm not really attracted to them. So a good thing for me and them. Link to post Share on other sites
Bob_Funk Posted April 26, 2012 Share Posted April 26, 2012 No idea why Asian and Caucasian women have never been attracted to me though I know why. You won't want hear it though. Link to post Share on other sites
Ruby Slippers Posted April 26, 2012 Share Posted April 26, 2012 In the past, I pretty much only dated white guys, because they're the guys who approached me. Now that I live in the big city, I get approached by all types. After having a casual thing with a (very good-looking) Latino guy last year, I realized I find Latino men very attractive. It took me being sensual with a Latino guy to realize this, though. Attraction goes much deeper than looks for me. Now I always notice Latino men, and often think even average Latinos are sexy as hell. My current crush is Latino, and objectively he's probably average-looking. But his personality, sensuality, and masculine demeanor make him hot as hell fire to me! I'm sure I could be attracted to many ethnicities, but I'd probably need a little experience with them to find out. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
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