Interracial relates to marriages, relationships, or dating between different races. In the 2000 census, there were
1.6 million interracial marriages in America. The number has undoubtedly increased.
One important center is Montclair, NY where mixed-race babies are the norm.
Rebutting 2 common arguments against interracial mixing:
1. interracial mixing doesn't erase culture, because it promotes tolerance BETWEEN cultures, and the mixed children will be aware of many cultures, so that this world will have more SMART, DIVERSIFIED ppl instead of ethnocentric, ignorant ppl. It may lead to world
peace.
2. Interracial mixing doesn't harm Asian men or black women because the reason these 2 groups are "losing" is based on their own behavior and media stereotypes. Commonly, Asian men act ethnocentric and lacking social skills to interact with Americans of all races, similarly Black women are also resistant to other races. So, if both groups would be more open and confident at parties, dating sites, whatever, they would find great success in taking risks, and ignoring the foolish advice of traditional
parents.
Though some
parents are
liberal, others, especially Puritans and 1st-gen immigrants, tend to restrict their children to their own race. In this case, the children must realize they're the future, this is their life, and their
parents are bound by the false ropes of a by-
gone age, so they must make the decision themselves.
We need to understand
racism and why ppl hate interracial mixing, which i call "individuality interaction", since individuals interact based on personality, not appearances of race. And listen to your
heart, not just your peers and
parents.
Jon: I have many friends in interracial marriages, but I'm too scared to risk rejection from the opposite sex or my
parents' anger.
Sally: You shouldn't fear either, since life is short and every decision you make you should make for yourself.
Parents are living in a modern world too; this world requires individuality and experience to succeed. That's why romantic success often is interracial, b/c by looking past appearances, you'll find that one true
soulmate whose personality matches you perfectly. And then it'll all be worth it, the criticisms, self-doubt, etc. Just be brave.
