Many things have changed very quickly in the last few decades, amongst them the tolerance of different cultures. It was only 50 years ago when black Americans were purposely segregated and only a hundred years ago when the Chinese head tax was enforced; both legitimizing the separation of people based on ethnicity.

Today such things are not tolerated, and any kind of racism is for the most part frowned upon. But what about dating between the races? While a person may not harbor any outright negative feelings for other ethnicities or cultures, does that mean she/he would be willing to be intimate or hopefully spend the rest of their lives with someone that is not from their own race or culture?

Based on empirical observation the answer seems to be yes, and no. While many of the younger generation seem very willing to give someone of a different ethnicity a try in the dating game, there seems to be a few factors in the way.

Firstly, there is the different cultural background. While many people find this to be a positive, treating is as a learning experience others shy away from it. Many find comfort in similar backgrounds, in situations and customs that they understand, therefore dating someone with different custom maybe a challenge.

Secondly, there is the family acceptance. While the vast majority feels no hesitation in socializing with someone from a different ethnic and cultural background, having their songs/daughters romantically attached to one such person is something different. There are many uncertainties to such a proposition; which religions holidays will be celebrated? How would the kids be raised?

Finally there are certain media stereotypes that may influences the masses. Asian men are seen as geeks or kung fu masters; African American men Gangsters. While our logical minds tell us that they are simply stereotypes, they may still hold influence.

So what’s the conclusion? There is none. Some find the exotic experience a positive, while others find the cultural difference not so appealing. Either way it’s a personal choice to be made by the individual.

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Author: Dishant Patel
Article Source: EzineArticles.com
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