They are harmful stereotypes that won’t just create your black colored partner uncomfortable, they will certainly further marginalize them.
You ought to desire to date an individual since you were enthralled by their “exotic ways” (honestly, are you doing an anthropological study on black culture because you like who they are and have compatible views and interests, not because their race is the next thing to do on your bucket list or? Don’t treat me personally like an artifact).
Then perhaps you are well on your way to showing a black woman that you want to date a complete person and not a stereotype if you answered no to these questions and you think those assumptions on black womanhood are downright absurd (hint: they are!
Therefore, as you’re getting to learn this girl, make sure to keep carefully the following at heart:
1. Be Open-Minded About Racial and Cultural Distinctions
Race will probably show up in every interracial coupling, but please usually do not say “You’re pretty/intelligent/well-spoken/whatever for a black colored woman!” or “You’re in contrast to other black colored females!”
That will look like a compliment, but just what we’re actually hearing is you will be the exclusion.“ I do believe all black individuals are negative adjective, but”
Continue reading “Then you should take a step back to reevaluate if you answer yes to any of these.”