Blasians and Culture

[FreckleFoot]

Firstly, I'll have to ask people to pardon my ignorance, as I have never truly known someone who is of black and Asian descent. I apologise if I end up saying anything extremely stupid (please do correct me if that happens). I've only read a few posts and blogs from Blasians in various communities.

From my limited experience, it appears that Blasians tend to lean more towards black culture as opposed to Asian culture. More specifically, black American culture, no matter where they are located. I see it clearly among celebrities and rising stars, but these aren't average people. It seems as if a number of Asian populations have a strong dislike of black people. I am wondering if Blasians are subjected to racism from full Asians when they attempt to learn more about their Asian culture and that this is one reason why they end up leaning more towards black culture only.

I have also heard that, when someone looks black, a lot of pressure is put onto them by their peers of the same ethnicity to 'act' black. For example, a friend's 100% black children in Canada have been bullied for not behaving or dressing in the way their peers would expect them to. One might ask, 'Doesn't everyone get bullied by peers for being different?', but from what I have heard, the harassment and bullying among black children and teenagers is far more severe. If the child/teen does not 'assimilate' to whatever it is that has been deemed appropriate by their peers, they are accused of disowning their black heritage and are bullied even more. I have no way of knowing if everyone experiences this, but I've heard it fairly often.

I would like to hear from any Blasians as to whether any of this has been their experience, or if they are more in touch with their Asian side, or if they have other reasons for associating more with one culture than the other.

[palavore]

^ As a mixed Asian with black points, I might have the qualifications to answer your questions.

It's actually a simple observation. If half of you was cool and everyone wanted to imitate because you're on TV a lot and they love your music, but the other half is less popular, which side would you bring out[i/] or affect more?

Not too many blacks, whites, or Hispanics try to imitate Asians. Yes, there are geeks (otaku's) that try to act Japanese, but that's usually a step up from being their original geeky self.

So, to conclude, Blasians act black because they have a choice. Unless, of course, you're a world-class golfer, then you act as you please.

I actually know an identical set of blasian twins. One was more the "playa" type (ex-wife, children, girlfriends) and the other was more serious (never married, always traveling). It was clearly a choice they made. Twins are good indicators for genetic predispositions versus personal choice/behavior.

[conorsoccr23]

my gf is blasian but she is from chinatown and she acts very asian, and im blacker than her

[Pushnpull]

I am the mother of a Euroblasian...does this mean I have automatic black points?



He's actually more caucasian geneticially. I am half white(but half filipino).

Dad is half white(but half black).

I am not going to forcefeed him the filipino culture....since I really didn't grow up with it myself....

But I will introduce him to filipino things I love. But again, won't force him to do the tinikling at cultural events since I hated doing that myself. But I bet he'll love eating chicharrones!

As far as culture....

My son is in kindergarten....reads @ a 6th grade level, math at the 4th grade level.....

Don't necessarily think that's culturally black, white or asian. That's just my kid being frakking smart!

[mingzayni88]

I'm Blasian and I can only say from my experience that it is hard to openly embrace your asian side. Both of my parents are of black and asian heritage and identify w/ the black side, My mum shows interests in her Asian heritage, my dad is indifferent towards it. I and most of my fam take interest in it like my mum, but even my sister says we just want to look less black or w/e.

But many ppl feel this way, so to avoid drama, I just learn about it in private or talk about family history w/ my family (not my sis).

My younger siblings who have a full asian mother, def identify more w/ the Asian side (though, really too young to be aware of picking sides). They look completely Asian (I guess because they are more Asian genetically), and it's hard for anyone to identify them as black (even ppl who support the one drop rule have a hard time identifying them as black, which is weird to me).