It can be a bit racist when there are negative feelings that come along with the lack of attraction to a certain race.
Exactly.
As long as you don't harbor and exhibit negativity towards races for which you don't have attraction, then no, it isn't racist not to be attracted to said races.
It may not be entirely racist or hateful, but when you eliminate an entire group of people from your dating pool solely based on race, there might be a slight issue.
I think the OP is referring to a gay guy... Subconscious racism is pretty common in the gay community. Gay men in general are portrayed as white and everyone is subjected to a certain standard of beauty just like in hetero culture, so other races are less accepted when it comes to dating.
But I completely agree. I just wanted to point that out.
Although I'm sure his friend would make an EXCEPTION for such a person. The problem is that they would have to be an exception in the first place. But maybe that experience would open their eyes to the beauty of other peoples.
No. It's not racist to say "I'm not attracted to...." or whatever
But personally I think it's ridiculous for someone of a certain race to say they don't date people of their own race. Life is always easier if you find a partner that's of your own race, but whatever floats your boat, I guess.
I suppose it usually comes down to preference, but I can't really relate to someone who would just be totally unwilling to date anyone from X race no matter what qualities/features that person might possess.
Since we're on the subject of limiting who you date for silly reasons, let's discuss the gay guys that will only date extremely masculine men. Take a look at all of the opinions on not dating specific races and apply it to this. It's really no different.
It may not be entirely racist or hateful, but when you eliminate an entire group of people from your dating pool solely based on race, there might be a slight issue.
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Why not just judge people on their own individual merits (looks, personality, money, etc.)? Though not intentional that attitude of having "No Black/Latinos/Asians" on profiles has to be some sort of subconscious racism.
I mean I'm Black and Puerto Rican, and I'm usually attracted to Latinas or girls mixed with some kind of Latin, or mixed girls(with whatever) in general. Every person I've ever liked is biracial or multiracial. I'm just not attracted to black girls. Or white girls for that matter.