I grew up in a predominantly POC area in L.A., so interracial relationships between POC wasn't uncommon. I do think there's little-to-no representation in the media, but that's why you have to see the world for yourself.
It's because the gay community is predominantly white so your chances of finding another POC are slim, not to mention white does don't what you. So where the hell could you go
Just because YOU never see something doesn't mean we don't.
I see Black and Asian
Black and Hispanic
White and Hispanic
Etc.
All the time
Gay couples? Really? That's like, the gay unicorns right there.
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Why do Asian people not date Black people? Because there is a tendency for both sides to hold some level of racism for the other, unfortunately. I know POC who won't even date within their own race which makes me so sick but
I'd imagine Black and Asian people don't complain about this issue as much since the rejection they get from White people is monumentally more oppressive and destructive to their self esteem.
Usually, when we see an image of an interracial relationship you'll likely see a white and non-white person. On top of that, when people talk about these relationship it tends to be about a white person and some other race.
Also, let's get specific. When we talk about gay relationships, there's usually an issue of not being seen as desirable to a white person. Now, why is the topic of non-white interracial relationships so rare? For example, you will rarely, rarely ever see an Asian and black relationship, let alone a gay one (which was why this was more interesting on Orange is the New Black). However, you will hear complaints among Asian or black men about being undesired by whites. So why don't they make an effort to date each other?
These white + POC relationships are constantly being pushed by the media, and among society themselves, even on here.
Because anti-blackness & racism exists in non black POC communities just as much as white communities.....
Also this whole 'everyone wants white d***' narrative is annoying in the gay community. A few thirsties on Grindr doesn't mean ****.
Well, white is predominantly favored, but a cute white guy will attract a lot of white people just like a cute black guy will attract a lot of black people. Same goes for Latino guys & Asians.