Afrocentrism, Eurocentrism and Interracial Relationships

Do you think that being very afrocentric or eurocentric in ideology/philosopy would preclude the possibility of WWBM having a successful relationship? Or, do you think that there is hope for two people in and IR relationship with these very different perspectives?

Under what circumstances do you think that two such people could build a relationship? What neccessary steps do you think they would have to take to make it work?

Do you think that people involved in IR are more likely to be understanding of their partner's perspectives, backgrounds, experiences etc., or are some just blind to what the other thinks, feels, etc.

Would you be wary of becoming involved with someone who had highly eurocentric or afrocentric views?

These may seem like very elementary questions but I don't think so. What's your opinion?

 

it can be hard i would think

thats why we do American Centric

 

I think its hard for anyone who are two different extremes to get along, no matter what kind of extreme it is.

Become more moderate

I think people in succesfull intercultural relationships have to be understanding and patient about the other person. (But then again, patience and understanding is a primary key to make any relationship work.) Comming from different cultural backgrounds, means you ocationally have to be even more understanding and patient than you "normally" have to.

I think it's crutial also to know what in your partner is personality characteristics, and what is because of personality. For instance it would be rediculous to defend lazyness, stupidity, meaningless agression etc, as being a part of a person's culture. Those have to do with character, not culture.

I'm a very liberal, and open minded person. Hence my partner have to be so as well. I wouldn't become involved with anyone who didn't share my views and values.

 

I think it depends on how tolerant the individuals are, and how willing they are to accept and learn about other cultures. If they steadfastly refuse to experience anything but what they are used to, then the relationships hasn't a hope to succeed.

They would have to learn to understand and respect these different perspectives.

I think most people involved in IR relationships are open-minded, liberal people. It may be an adjustment for some, but it is a change they are willing to make.

No, as long as they respected mine. I am a pretty easygoing person, and I believe everyone has the right to their own opinions, as long as they don't express hatred for or belittle anyone else.

 

I agree with much of what Aqua stated. The biggest problem would be if the euro or afrocentric viewpoint was combined with elitism. I couldn't be with someone who didn't see me and my beliefs as being on the same level and worthy of the same respect.

However, in the long run it would likely be a challenge to be with someone who had very different idealogical views. Sometimes it is nice to be with someone who 'gets' you and agrees with you. There is comfort in that. It would be tiring to constantly have to either explain or defend myself.

 

Nice

Interesting question. Just one side note: the term Eurocentric does not really hold. There is too much diversity in Europe to really distinct a European culture.