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Interracial Dating?
Miami has been known and classified as a cultural "melting pot" full of diversity. Our city embraces various religions, ethnicities, races and cultures.However, aside from what may be seemingly acceptable to the public eye, does Miami truly embrace interracial dating?
Considering we are now more than 40+ years past segregation, are old paradigms and racial barriers still thriving in today's society?
While most of us would not think twice of an interracial couple holding hands or sharing public displays of affection while walking down the street, do you believe there are still more than just a few who might find this displeasing or unacceptable?
And, even if the vast majority of our city has embraced interracial dating, how about the inner family social dynamic? Not to be a bust to my own background and heritage but unfortunately a lot of traditional Cuban families do not accept, nor tolerate the idea of dating someone out of their "own kind". From time to time I hear that this is still a question of concern amongst many Black, Asian and Middle-Eastern families.
What's your view? Your experience?
I would really like your take on this.
Considering we are now more than 40+ years past segregation, are old paradigms and racial barriers still thriving in today's society?
While most of us would not think twice of an interracial couple holding hands or sharing public displays of affection while walking down the street, do you believe there are still more than just a few who might find this displeasing or unacceptable?
And, even if the vast majority of our city has embraced interracial dating, how about the inner family social dynamic? Not to be a bust to my own background and heritage but unfortunately a lot of traditional Cuban families do not accept, nor tolerate the idea of dating someone out of their "own kind". From time to time I hear that this is still a question of concern amongst many Black, Asian and Middle-Eastern families.
What's your view? Your experience?
I would really like your take on this.
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Permalink Reply by Miss Susy on
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Great feedback everyone... keep them coming!
Your thoughts will help me be prepared for tonight's live discussion following the Platanos & Collard Greens play at the Arsht Center.
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Lauren thanks for the reply. I'm right there with you. I wish all the political correctness and ignorance would just disappear. Unfortunately it seems like that will take some time to happen.
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Permalink Reply by Sandra E. on
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I think that's kind of funny, since I was born and raised in the south too (Charlotte, NC) and by coincidence, I never dated the typical southern guys but moreso the latino men. Maybe it was because they were the only ones asking me out, or at that time it was my preference, but I can relate to what you are saying. I have decided to not limit myself anymore though, because you could be getting more out of a relationship, and personality is what really seals the deal.
Dating the same type of person/culture for so long sometimes shows that there's something you wish they could provide but never got, therefore continuing the broken record of dating the wrong person for your needs over and over. So many times I've seen people together with the type of person they never expected to be with. It can be a pleasant surprise.
So it's cool to step outside of the box...Unless you just like dating just to date and not looking for anything serious, more power to ya for dating latinas-we are sassy and fun!
Jason Waldrop said:I don't know about you but I only date Latinas. This has been going on since 2001. I just prefer a different look than the typical blond hair blue eyed southern girls I grew up with. :-)
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