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I am curious if people think it's wrong to lie about your ethnic identity ?I won't mention which race I am, but I will say that many people have extreme negative views about the women in my racial group. For this reason, I lie about my ethnic background.
Anytime you have to put up a front to impress the people you are with by rejecting who you are, they are not your true friends.
A true friend accepts you for who you are 100%. Maybe you can challenge their stereotypes and advocate for people of your ethnicity.
But why lie about the most basic part of what makes you you? Your ethnicity doesn't define you, but it's still a part of you. In a multicultural world, isn't that something to celebrate? Diversity?! How exciting that people are different, is it not?
Anytime you have to put up a front to impress the people you are with by rejecting who you are, they are not your true friends.
A true friend accepts you for who you are 100%. Maybe you can challenge their stereotypes and advocate for people of your ethnicity.
But why lie about the most basic part of what makes you you? Your ethnicity doesn't define you, but it's still a part of you. In a multicultural world, isn't that something to celebrate? Diversity?! How exciting that people are different, is it not?
I think most people just want to fit in. If I'm not hurting anyone, it should not matter. My race/ethnic group is not viewed favorably. Why is it wrong to want to be accepted and viewed positively?
I'm a troll, because I ask a question? Have I attempted to harass or disparage anyone? Why are some questions deemed "troll" questions?
You posted in the "Politics & Other Controversies" forum.... and a mod has since moved it to "Relationships". This explains the tone of earlier responses.
Why is it wrong to want to be accepted and viewed positively?
Exactly as to why lying about yourself doesn't constitute your being accepted, and instead reinforces notions of prejudice/stereotypes in society as an 'acceptable' 'norm'.
Be proud to be who you are. Own it! People will respect you more.
You posted in the "Politics & Other Controversies" forum.... and a mod has since moved it to "Relationships". This explains the tone of earlier responses.
I viewed it as a controversial topic, so I posted it in the "politics & other controversies" forum. I really didn't see it as a relationship question. I am just trying to get to the root of how people feel about those who do not want to admit their ethnic background.
It is sad, unnecessary, and you are basically making yourself and your ethnic group look bad in the process. Just because a few people look at you certain doesn't mean you have to care. Why would you want to be accepted by people you feel don't like you? Do you see how silly that is?
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