Hollywood in particular, perhaps not - though in isolated cases, definitely. That's why I expanded my point to the media in general. In my opinion there is a definite bias against Caucasians that is propagated by the media. My ancestors were slave holders, so I'm therefore guilty myself. That's just one example. It extends into the political. But Hollywood, the media in general and politics are all meshed together. They've created an image amongst some that has definitely affected some of my sisters.
I've been debating whether to respond to this because there is no easy way of doing it. But, brother, I will have to disagree. I have heard several white men make this comment as though they feel threatened that for the first time in history their collective power is being challenged. Perhaps you should ask yourself why you feel this way. As someone who studies race and culture, I can assure you that no one is blaming this generation of white people for the pasts of their ancestors. What is being called for is an acknowledgement of how the past continues to affect the present, and how the past is reflected in the pervasive and often implicit cultural imperialism that is event in the media, the arts and in politics. What I notice is a defensiveness among many when Western hegemony is challenged; again, they should ask themselves why?
Seventy-five percent of the world is populated by people of color and yet a small majority of whites dictate what is consumed. This is a problem. That people like myself and others point this out, is no need to get defensive. We are not blaming you. We are striving for representational equality; that's all I'm saying. The media is run, controlled and funded by white executives. Now, I don't watch much TV, but the last time I checked the leading, romantic roles where still being reserved for white men and white women (with a few "colored" people strewn in). American television does not reflect the diversity of romantic relationships. There are NO Asian figures on TV. Yes, it is an issue because the media subconsciously and implictly dictates our culture's aesthetic values. Unfortunately, most people don't consume the media with a critical mind. So, while critical-thinking people like us may not be getting our values from TV, the majority of our population is. And, those who think the media has no psychic effect on our culture are deceiving themselves. Asian men, unfortunately, have to contend with an array of aesthetic and sexual stereotypes that have made them undesireable among the masses.
On Friends, a tv show set in New York, there were NO Black, Asian or Latino characters. From what I understand, they finally threw in a Black character in the last season to appease those who where pointing out the idiosyncrasy of an all white show set in New York City, of all places. So, people of color have to watch TV without seeing themselves represented. And most don't say anything or complain; instead they form their own channels/media networks.
Thank God for Christ, nonethless. Who has redeemed us from all of this foolishness and who calls us to not be conformed to the patterns of this world.
And, for the record, I have been attracted to men of all races. I've only dated "brown" men--Black, Latino, South Asian (Indian), because those are the only ones who have had the gumption to ask me out.
I have strong preferences for people who come from cultures similar to my own, but I am open to anyone as long as they are culturally open and aware, and most importantly, Christ-centered.
*puts on flame retardant suit*
