1. YAY! I'm Chindian. My dad is Chinese and my mum is Indian so of course dating is a hooray.
2. Yes, I have only dated once and he is Korean. It was through a mutual friend but it was long distance ;-;
3. Well It's changed society in many ways, mainly in a way that people don't have to be so closed minded.
4. Nope.
5. dating didn't really effect me since I grew up in a society where dating and marriage is common.
6. There are no negative effects to me. I actually find it very neutral. I don't see many positive things either.
7. You're on AFF so basically everyone here wants to date a Korean. HAHA.

Sorry for my useless answers.

1. dating is fine with me.
2. Yes, I have dated an African American man who lived in my city. And I have dated a Chinese Australian woman, long distance.
3. It is easier to express how much you care and love the person your heart chose.
4. In the sense of did dating someone of another race/culture change my views or open my mind... yes, it wasn't necessarily something that you notice right away or in huge chunks but it definitely helps you understand how someone feels about family, careers, schooling, and their self image.
5. I think that because I'm in a same relationship it helps to relate to the struggle people faced back when relationships were not permitted or frowned upon. My parent's themselves are in an relationship. My father comes from a Mexican/Polish background and my mother is Polish/Slovakian background. So it's nice to see that no matter how much people tell you your significant other is not right that when you love someone it is worth fighting for.

6. Negative, I think would come from the people who are not for such relationships who then would make it difficult for two people to be together and to start a family if it got to that point. Positive, it shows that their relationship may have more struggles at some points but is no different than if they were to be with someone of their own race/culture.
7. I have and I did. And, technically, I am. I like people for who they are as a person. My current girlfriend is Irish and Mexican for the most part. We're both US Americans. We were both primarily raised as "white" people. To me, relationships, whether it's friendships, dating relationships, or whatever... being able to express your love and care for someone no matter their race/culture is important and my parents always made that clear. I would never discourage someone from being in an relationship if that's what their heart was telling them to do.

Questionnaire: Dating

Does NOT only include, Caucasian and African American couples. Please answer questions thoroughly as an open- ended question.


1. How do you feel about dating?
A: nothing really, it is what it is. Same as any other type of dating



2. Have you ever been in an relationship?
A: yes all of my relationships




3. What makes it different in this society, compared to the early 1900’s when dating was not permitted?
A: racism and prejudice are not tolerated now because our society has more understanding of what is right and wrong




4. Does it change your perspective of how you view other ethnic races/cultures?
A: dating? No, if that is what u are asking.




5. Since dating has become common in today’s society, what effect does it have on you? If not, why?
A: It has zero effect on me because whether people choose to date within there race or out of it does not interest me because it is there relationship, not mine.




6. What would you consider to be a negative or positive outcome towards relationships in today’s society?
A:As far as i know it is all positive, because it shows our society is more open-minded




7. Have you ever consider dating someone of another ethnic background? Why or why not? (Can be from previous experiences of why you would or would not consider dating. Ex: relatives did not agree with relationship.)
A: I don't judge people based on race but there a load of guys i would never date simply because of how they choose to live there life and the bad choices they make. This includes guys of all races that i meet. I still need to find a guy who i can trust, rely on, and who loves me.

hope this can help u somehow

Im a high school student from england, though my ethnicity is chinese!~
1. Its fine and i think that as long as its actually love and not just to get a visa then its great!
2. No
3. There are alot more rights for people of a different race, and people no longer look down on other people as much anymore - the margins between each social class and racial class has become smaller.
4. Im guessing you mean if dating changes my view on different ethnicity right? Then, No because everyone in england is of a different race pretty much so...
5. Why would it have an effect on me? Its them dating.... Also i guess im used to it as my parents are from different races
6. Positive- deeper understandment between races,and bigger respect
Negative- arguements about religion, cultures ect
7. Yes i would! I dont mind! As long as they make me laugh, and is a gentlemen ect. then yeah! I'd love to!

Hey, I'm a high school student from the US
1) dating is a good thing and is something that should be more encouraged.
2) If this includes close friendships then yes, almost all of the people I interact with or are close with are of a different race. But if it's in a dating sense, then no. I actually haven't been in any type of dating situation.
3) When being compared to the 1990s, dating has come quite far, not fully accepted in some areas or societies but still pretty far. It shows how acceptant we have become.
4) I wouldn't say that it necessarily changes my views of other ethnic groups because I'd like to say that I'm pretty open minded when it comes to this.
5) dating hasn't really had an effect on me because I've been exposed to it since a pretty young age. Ever since I was young my uncle had been dating a white girl (my family is Indian) who came over quite a bit and they are still very much together. Although my family is very accepting of her and would be happy if they get married, my grandparents are slightly against it because she is of a different religion but that's a different topic.
6) A positive would be a mixing and a more understanding of a different culture. A negative would be a clashing of cultures or an inability to accept someone if a different race in families.
7) I have definitely considered dating someone of a different ethnic background many times… just need to find someone that likes me and not as a friend or sister >.<

Both my parents were born in India but my father has been living in the states since he was in 6th or 8th grade I believe. I was born here in the US and I am currently a sophomore in high school. Hope this helps ^ ^

1. I think it's great!

2. Nope.

3. Back then relationships were looked down upon because one race was thought of as higher than others. But nowadays, race isn't such a big issue anymore. The concept of "color is only skin deep" is way more understood.

4. Not really, but it does show that the old beliefs are still somewhat there.

5. Well, it doesn't really affect me much. Since I've seen relationships as early as elementary school, it became a normal thing that wasn't really questioned.

6. I think the positive effects of relationships is that it further shows our progress as people. It shows that everyone IS equal and that race is a problem that has long been solved.

7. I personally would not have any qualms about being in a relationship with someone of another ethnic background. My parents would also be somewhat accepting if my partner was a good person. I'm sure being Vietnamese, that some family members would protest. But if they see that my partner was a good person then they'd accept it happily.

I'm Vietnamese. I live in the US and I'm a high school student. I hope this helps! ^_^

6. Negative, possibly that traditions and languages will slowly but gradually be lost along the way.I myself don't speak perfect Vietnamese and I know kids who don't speak their mothertongue at all. Also, living here in Germany, I feel rather distant towards the Vietnamese customs and traditions. Positive would obviously be a more tolerant society. Well, that's what I want to believe. But there will always be racism out there.

7. I did date someone of diffrent ethnicity, so yeah. I do have to admit, though, that personally I do prefer someone of asian background. But that has its own reasons. First of all, I have become very aware of my asian background when a guy is approaching me thanks to my first boyfriend. He liked asians and he always emphasized it that I was asian, talking about how I must be the studious and deligent type because I am asian and go to a school for good students. Well, it. I am human and I won't bother with people who only project their wants and desires on me and don't even see the real me. Yellow fever is a no-go for me. I believe that you should date because you like that person and not because you like the food or ethnicity. It's another kind of racism in my eyes because you stereotype people only because they are different.

Hi :) I saw the word help so I thought I should open this xD Kekekeke
I am a college student from the Philippines. Hope this helps. ^.~v

1. I don't really think about it but when I see couples, I just think they're cute or they look good together. Especially those that look like they're really in love.

2. No, but a lot of people I like or have "a thing" with are either people the grew up in a different country (although they are Filipinos still), or are half-something else xD. But I would like to experience it too.

3. I think that's because at that time, people were not really aware that racism is just a stupid display of their superiority complex.

4. Somehow, yes. I used to be a little scared of Chinese people because of what they said on the news, but a friend of mine suddenly had a Chinese boyfriend and he was really nice, even after they broke up so that kind of changed my image of the Chinese people.

5. I don't think it has affected me. If it ever did, it's not in a big way so I can't tell... From since I was young, I always have known couples who were happy together. I even have an aunt who got to marry a Korean guy who was really nice and although the communication was difficult at first, it all changed later on of course beca

6. The positive outcome, I think would be the couple learning from each other different things because they did grow up on different places so naturally, they would know different things. The negative though can also be brought by those differences because if they couldn't agree to understand each others' differences, then I think their relationship would last long.

7. Of course ♥ I always find foreign people interesting, both guys and girls, but of course, in a way I look at the guys more. Just a little more. But in the end, of course, it would all still depend on who I fall in love with and get along with. :/

Born in Germany with Parents that are actually dad: born in Vietnam but full-blood Chinese and Mom: Vietnamese

1. It's fine, isn't it? I don't really see what could be wrong about it. Everyone should be able to love whoever they want.

2. Yes. My first boyfriend was of African roots. It only lasted about a month, though, but that was only because of me. Friendzoned him when I realized that I don't like him that way.

3. I would say that it is mainly because of globalization and migration. After years and years of doing business with and living alongside each other, it was inevitable to become more tolerant. I mean... Children of many cultural background grow up with each other, go to school with each other. That kind of makes it hard not to form bonds. People get used to seeing people with other ethnicities.

4. I don't know what it could possibly change. I have always been tolerant and I intend to stay that way. Racism is not my thing, especially when I should be considered to belong to an ethnic minority here in Germany.

5. Hm... Effects... My sister is dating a guy who is Polish. My parenst who are pretty conservative were like "What? Polish guys aren't good!", but then my mom accepted their relationship. My dad only b*tched about his qualifications in terms of job and all, but that was because he is a dad and my sister is his daughter obviously. Dads always have something against their daughter's boyfriend. As for me, I haven't been affected in any way? I did date interracionally, but I'm currently signle so yes, not affected. I think I will become a nun because I don't find anyone regardless of race and ethnicity ually attractive rith now. (Kpop idols don't count. They aren't even in the same country to count as possible prey I would pounce.)

1. I see no problem with it. Honestly, I can't understand why some people still frown upon it, as longs as there's love (cliché but true)...

2. No, but I would love to experience it. Since I'm really curious about other cultures I think communication wouldn't be hard.

3. Tolenrance. I think that today, people are more accepting of the different cultures that surround us. Plus, it brings even more diversity to our countries and more... choice? As in, were are not enclosed in a single culture anymore.

4. Not really. Let's say, it does more good than bad? What I mean is, some things that before were misunderstood about a certain culture can be cleared up easily since now we have the possibility to actually meet people and know their point of you. Though there still are stereotypes (and prejudices), once you get to know the inside view you can change your way of thinking.

5. I never actually thought about it. But I don't think there's an effect at all. I grew up in a society with many "mixes" of cultures. I myself can say I am a mix, so for me it's natural.

6. The positive outcome would be people being more open-minded. The negative one: the children born from these relationships could be divided between the two cultures and feel like they have to choose one, but that, I think depends on how different the parents' cultures are and how much influence said parents try to have on their kids.

7. I have, still do actually. No relatives of mind ever put any obstacles for me to date anyone. I think it's because of where and how we were raised. As I said previously I was born in a mix of cultures.

I'm french with a brazilian backgroung, I live in France and I'm a college student.

(I studied sociology as a minor course during the first semester this year >_<" liked it but I think I better just stick to psychology and think about sociology later xP Fighting!)

1- Me n my family's a huge product of dating:
Babe, I'm eighth russian, quarter turkish, rest persian.
I have half-korean cousins who live in poland >.>
Most of my family live in Canada, some are scattered in the states.

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2- I've dated a half spanish, half-morrocan guy, a pakistani guy... flirted with a japanese guy

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3- The huge numbers of immigrant coming into London -- London is the MOST / one of the MOST culturally diverse cities, so eventually people've gotten used to seeing different races and appreciated that they're equal to the brits. I guess TV shows n stuff help too..
Being forced to study languages at school means you become interested in other cultures. Aside from english, persian etc I learnt french at the age of 8, spanish at the age of 10, mandarin at the age of 11, latin at the age of 15. Outside that I began to pursue Korean and japanese.
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4- Yes
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5- It makes me view all guys as equal regardless of their race and if they ask me out and I like their personality, there's no saying no because society hates it -- does that even make sense? o.0 Thorry.
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6- Positive
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7- YEAASSSSS
THERE IS SO MUCH DATING GOING ROUND ME - family, friends etc...

Well I'm a white 17 year old highschool kid originally born in Great Britain, I've been in relationships with all races, (i was a bit of a player) and recently I'm in the longest relationship with my Korean/Japanese Boyfriend Jem, i think interacial dating is contreversial because of the preservation of culture, famalies want tgeir children to mantain their culture and if they go with someone who does not share that culture ut might cause a break in that. Honestly interacial relationships are fine, you cant help who you love, but it would arise alot of problems especially in marriage in the aspects of how the children will be raised and such, i hoped this helped :)