Inter-racial attraction
 

Hello Everyone,

I am a PhD candidate in Sociology at a University in Tokyo, researching inter-racial desire and the politics that sometimes comes with it. I am presently looking to interview many people about this topic. Specifically, I am interested in people who feel attraction mainly/exclusively toward Japanese/Asian men/women if they are non-Japanese/Asian, or visa versa. Secondly, I am interested in interviewing people who have thoughts or opinions on this dynamic of attraction.

You may think your case or thoughts are not interesting but I am looking for typical and exceptional people, so don't worry! If you enjoy talking about these things, let's meet and I will even buy you a coffee or a drink :) Any inquires are also welcome.

Cheers,
Jamie

Ah then you're only looking for people who are in Tokyo? Anyway, I'm up to be interviewed online if that'll do.

me too!!
 

im not in tokyo either. but i would also like to be interviewed too!! :vsign:

Why do people treat interracial attraction as a special, different thing to just normal attraction? o_O

Uh, this is weird.

It'd be interesting to do, but I'd prefer an online interview.

All you have to do is watch a little movie called Yellow-Fever :D

That's a good question... I think it could be answered by alot of special thought... Maybe on human beings moral issues along time ago still affect us till this day... And personally I don't think it's a problem because if I met a person in Japan and they were good looking (Girls) I would... Totally... Well do what a guy does...

Sorry double posted.

Yea & what would that be.......trying to score!! O_o *psst* guy's:rolleyes:

I agree with you Claire it's just like any other relationship....between 2 ppl, 2 Human Beings, so why is it a "special" attraction???

Gah! XD They're hot. What can I say?

Ok you say African by birth, meaning that you are not African skin wise but African country wise, right?? :confused:

I think this could end up being interesting research. You said your methodology was to conduct interviews but what about also doing surveys? Also have you already decided how you intend to code the information? I'm a little curious. Finally, I hope you find enough people to participate. Many people may think that their case is not interesting but sometimes in research "nothing" can actually be something.

i think this thread is foolish.. some like whites some like asians and soo onn..
we do all have our own tastes in whats sexy same goes with personality..

I don't think it's foolish and you wouldn't think this study was foolish if you understood what goes into research. Inter is a candidate for a doctorate in sociology and that is a huge accomplishment. Inter's major of study deals with human interactions and behavior to some extent and interracial interactions obviously struck an interest. The research that will conducted has the potential to become peer-reviewed material. Any individual who has been to an accredited university will know that the reading of peer-reviewed research is usually mandatory. Let's say you wanted to research "why people commit crimes." You need somewhere to start. You can use an inductive method by observing subjects and using empirical validity to form a theory or make generalization. Another way would be to use the deductive method and look at established theories like the "Social Learning Theory," "Routine Activity Theory," etc. Because of these types of peer-reviewed studies we learn more about people, the way we socialize, and in some cases the reason why turn out the way we did.

i still things it crazy, becouse people can change what they like.. i have been together with diffrent races. here in sweden many do not care about skin colour that mutch.. i have gone from liking american culture too liking latin culture to liking japanise culture.. why people commit crimes it easy --- they have a hard life and cant support themself without doing crimes or it is something wrong with there braines.

In research we try to look for patterns to gain a better understanding. In the case of interracial interactions there are a number of characteristics that can be attributed to this: looks, culture, popularity, trend, beliefs, etc. Inter will end measuring all of the variables and report some type of findings. Adding demographics to the research allows us to see what types of individuals are have an inclination to engage in interracial relationships.

As for why people commit crime, it is not such an easy question. You only listed one element of crime which is the type of crime committed for financial reasons. However, what about crimes that are not financially motivated like rape, murder, molestation, arson, vandalism, etc. Believe me I graduated with a B.A. in criminal justice; crime is not that easy to understand, analyze, or measure. But what is the reason for studying crime? Well, research allows us to develop crime prevention techniques, allocate resources better, create better community policing programs, measure crime occurances, understanding victimization better and so on and so on. This is the same for research in any other field.

Sounds like your going to rape us anyways im amercain and like asian girls

sounds interesing..i like "studyng" diferent kinds of mind....and YES i have to admit,i think japanese guys are CUUUUTE:rheart: i have never had a crush on a black ,white,or whatever boy...
only japanese look
n_n

What in the world are you talking about? Who sounds like they are going to rape who?

Thats creppy

lol, I guess it could sound a little creepy.

Indeed! I would love to go out with a Japanese girl but why would you consider that "special"? By calling a inter-racial relationship "special" you are technically being racist and stereotyping certain people for their partners and racial desires. DON'T CALL IT SPECIAL! You might cause a fracas with the wrong person and become defunct! VOCAB USAGE! Ok whatever. Just don't call it "special" or I might get ninja on your ass!

These threads kinda annoy me. An interracial relationship is the same as any other relationship!

Exactly!!!

hehe thank you! ^_^

People, I agree that all of the other threads discussing interracial relationships are annoying. However, this one is claiming to do research. If you want to participate in the research then by all means do so but don't bad mouth someone trying to do an academic study. Apparently Inter needs to conduct this research in order to obtain a doctorate degree. In no way was this thread "typical." It's hard enough as it is to get people to participate in these types of things. I'm not sure when Inter's deadline for this study is but I'm sure he or she will very much appreciate your assistance.

Anyways, Inter congrats on your academic success. People with Masters and Doctorates end up becoming college professors, researchers, or in some type of administrative position.

pip pip I agree, Kudos to you Inter:vsign:

Another thread about interracial relationships?:rolleyes:

Silly people race does not really matters.:vsign:

You can only do interviews?

lol

It is an interesting issue, even if it is talked about all the time, and too much :)

It may be interesting to put this in in a study and formalise it.

But, only if the study recognises that a great % of the time, it is not about race.

i.e. people can be attracted to people, maybe one happens to be white, one happens to be asian.

If they realise this and state it, they can then study the other side:

i.e. some people ARE specifically attracted to some types.

I like all types, but I am attracted to asian girls. I don't exactly why, but they do seem more exotic, interesting, and I just like the look - liking a look is not a conscious decision.

I can see the charm of Japanese girls because they are:

- polite
- highly civilised
- interested to learn about the outside world
- very very cute
- great-looking

damn.. we are in the same channel dude!
:ywave:

So am I, probably everyone on here is.

Yep, probably. God bless Japanese women :):rheart:

There are so many things wrong with this statement.

Japan "fanboys" like you annoy me. I mean I am interested in Japan and want to broader my horizons by learning another language. But I find it a bit strange when people almost worship the country and put the people and place on a high pedestal.

Um...he likes Japanese girls. So what? It's just his taste in women. I like all kinds of guys. (German guys are amaaaaaaazing!:rheart: ) What's the problem?

I agree with Ronin4hire. This is such a stereotype, and although sounds positive, is a little demeaning in an underhanded way.

1) Polite. Everyone is polite to people they don't know. Do you mean subservient?

2) Highly civilised? What does that mean? They don't eat with their hands?

3) Some people are interested in learning about the "outside world", but trust me, there are plenty of Japanese girls that don't want anything to do with foreigners.

4) very very cute? What...like Hello Kitty?

5) great-looking...an attempt to justify the cute statement.

I don't care if someone has a Japanese woman fetish, but let's not pretend it's something different than what it is.

I don't' even want to try to understand. xD