11.07.06

Exposing Asiaphiles

Posted in Uncategorized at 5:41 am by Administrator

Came across this article today. I have a few thoughts, some diplomatic, some not so diplomatic about the topic of the phenomenon of Asian fetishes. Keep in mind, a difference exists between having an interest and respect for a different culture and being obsessed with it and making blanket assumptions about a group of people.
Asian-American women like this writer of this piece portray a minefield when it comes to dating white guys. You would think smart, young educated Asian American women would be able tell the difference between an Asiaphile, or a basic dumbass from a guy who respects them. Then again, maybe not.
Do Asian women go for white guys because they are more aggressive in pursuing them and they like the attention? The writer has reservations about why she is in demand but also doesn’t seem to regret that she is in the game unlike some Asian males who have to combat even worse stereotypes. That said, relationships are about having common interests, values, respect and compatibility and ultimately love. But the only way to learn about
relationships is through the school of hard knocks—experience. No pain, no gain, especially for Asian-Americans who for all their educational and economic success have a ways to go politically and socially in this country.

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