So what if she wanted a white roommate?
I am not sure what the big deal is if you were to feel more comfortable living with someone of the same ethnicity. I do not think it means you are racist.
shareWell it may not make a person racist, but one has to question why would someone prefer a certain race over another in the first place? I mean what's the reasoning behind only prefering a white roommate? That has certain implications, don't you think? One implication being that the person has some preconceived notions about non white people IMO
shareI think you two are reading something into the film's title that really isn't there. The ad Allie placed read:
SWF seeks female to share apartment in west 70s. Non-smoker professional preferred. 555-9814.
It doesn't say the roomate has to be white, it just says that she herself is white.
I'm well aware of that fact, I was talking in a general sense. I was simply going off what was in the other thread about people expressing a color preference in ads for roommates.
shareI think some people may prefer to live with someone of the same race because they might feel more comfortable living with someone from a similar background. While I believe people of different skin colors are all equal in every way, they tend to be different when it comes to some cultural aspects. People from similar cultures tend to be able to relate to each other more, and people who can relate to each other tend to bond more. Of course all of the things I have just said are certainly not always the case.
shareI think some people may prefer to live with someone of the same race because they might feel more comfortable living with someone from a similar background. While I believe people of different skin colors are all equal in every way, they tend to be different when it comes to some cultural aspects. People from similar cultures tend to be able to relate to each other more, and people who can relate to each other tend to bond more. Of course all of the things I have just said are certainly not always the case.
Fair enough, but we both know that not everyone fits into a certain presumed culture a race has so only prefering a certain race as a roommate is assuming they would be uncomfortable or cannot relate with a non white person right? How could they possibly know that they can't relate to someone if they only single out their race in an ad (Generally speaking of course)?. I know there are cultural differences but one would think that people would be more open minded to different cultures and possibly wouldn't mind rooming with someone different to gain a new perspective. I mean, I'm kinda shocked that people don't think it's a tad prejudice that someone would list a race preference for roommate ads. Seems alittle close minded to me share
I agree with the first part of what you said...which is why I said it is "not always the case." However, I think it is a little "close-minded" to be inconsiderate of the fact that some people just might not feel comfortable with it. It would be nice if the world were less "prejudice" towards so-called "racist" white OR black people who would simply prefer to room with a white OR black person. I don't think there is anything wrong with it, and I don't really think it's anyone else's business, either.
shareI am a male and would only want a single white female roommate. No one else need apply or I will take them to see the new blockbuster mega-hit "The Roommate" coming to a theater near you soon and then departing just as soon.
shareShe's a designer. It's possible that someone with darker skin would clash with the decor.
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