Posts Tagged ‘dating preference and prejudice’

Why should a black man be crucified for liking his women lighter?

Friday, February 3rd, 2012

Light skin is better! Long-silky hair is better! This is what people believe men are drawn to. Some black men have had to endure criticism for their choice in women. On interracial dating sites, I have come across dark skinned women who seem to believe men, no matter their race, will always contact the lighter [...]

Can we divorce prejudice from dating preference?

Wednesday, June 10th, 2009

Whenever one tries to explain why they prefer dating someone from a different race, they end up sounding prejudicial; not only to their own race but at times to the race of preference. Take the example of this white man trying to explain why he prefers dating Asian women: “I find Asian women very attractive. [...]