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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My son is a student at a NE college, and a lot of students will only date/marry their own race or culture, which is surprising to him, being raised here in the dc area, and it started an interesting dinner table conversation yesterday. Im curious what others think.

Is it racism for people to refuse themselves or to refuse to allow their children to date or marry outside their race/culture? [/quote]

I grew up in the South and although I am not white, my best friend was. Her mother made it known to her that she couldn't date/marry a black individual. Honestly, looking back I don't know how we were allowed to be friends because her mother had certain rigid viewpoints. I guess I was the exception since I was a good influence and friend to her. It was just sort of accepted as a way of thinking in her family. My family NEVER mentioned who I could or could not marry growing up. I guess it is racist but there is something to be said about wanting to keep certain cultural aspects alive that I do understand.  [/quote]

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