Eurasian beauty myth

[Magic]

Yet, another way to discriminate Eurasians from the rest of the population. I heard numerous horror stories of girls receiving major verbal abuse because not only are they average-looking or worse not attractive but also because they are EA !

What is your take on this myth?

[hypeforlife91]

Hmm I think we've had a thread like this before somewhere. ;o
But like most of us have said, EAs don't have a distinct "look". I've seen many EAs who look really different. Although most of the ones that get on the magazines and stuff have the same look and I think that is what started the EA beauty myth. They expect all EAs to look like that when in reality, EAs even have a larger variety of range (gene pool) than a single race does. So there is so much possibility as to what they look like. I think most of the EAs we see in the magazines and celebs look more white and sadly, that is what a lot of people think is "right." But as with all races, beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

[FreckleFoot]

I think this myth is harmful to both Eurasians that fit the stereotype and those that don't. People always think that, because it is a 'positive' stereotype, it's acceptable. However, it is still there because of ignorance and, as I said, it harms people. Eurasians that fit the stereotype sometimes end up being treated like some sort of exotic creature and not a real human being. I've heard it's worse in parts of Asia where people only want to be your friend because you're Eurasian and whenever anyone hears someone is Eurasian it's the equivalent to saying they are a supermodel. People don't think Eurasians are born with features varying from unattractive to attractive just like any other ethnicity: they tend to fetishise us. To me, it feels as if we have come to be viewed like the rare and mystical 'elves' in fantasy worlds, even though a race where everyone possesses an ethereal beauty does not exist on this planet.

As for the Eurasians that don't fit people's stereotypical ideas... they will be made to feel 'less than' and they can easily end up with lower confidence and self-esteem because they don't 'live up' to the rumours. I have also heard about people becoming angry with those that do not fit the mould of a stereotypical Eurasian, even though they cannot choose what they look like when they are born. I suppose it's similar in a way to being expected to be brilliant at mathematics because you're East Asian, or part East Asian and that people are more disappointed than they would be if you were black or white and bad at mathematics. Stereotypes enhance negative reactions.

With all this said, I do acknowledge that those who find some Eurasians attractive because of them looking 'different' are not the same as those who believe all Eurasians must be like gods and goddesses because they're Eurasian.

[palavore]

Feb 21, 2010 7:41:54 GMT -5 Magic said:

What is your take on this myth?

None of the heroes have superpowers and everyone dies at the end. It's a pretty sorry tale. Hollywood will probably make movie about it and give the leading role to a white guy wearing an Asian suit.

I mean Hollywood is crazy, The Last Samurai starring...Tom Cruise? He's the last samurai? Give me a break, that movie was offensive, I mean Hollywood is crazy. First they had The Mexican with Brad Pitt and now they have The Last Samurai with Tom Cruise. Well I've written a film, maybe they'll produce my film. The Last N*gger On Earth starring Tom Hanks, how about that. -- Paul Mooney

[catgirl]

Most EAs I know are kind of attractive, either by beauty or some other way they are charming and have no problems making people get attracted to them somehow. Its strange but true....

So above average beauty I would say??? The ones I know about are mostly half scandinavian though.... But it doesnt mean that all EAs are drop dead gorgeous.

[nadamas]

I'm a bit funny looking, but almost all other EAs I've met have been very attractive

[conorsoccr23]

ive noticed eurasian hav a very unique exotic look and we r either hot or ugly and never in between