Best of the Week
of May 27, 2001
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Here are the most intriguing cross-cultural exchanges
either begun or advanced during the week of May 27, 2001, as selected
by Y? These postings, as well as "Best of the Week"
entries from previous weeks, also can be found by accessing Y?'s new
database using the search form, or, in the
case of answers posted before April 24, 1999, in the
Original Archives (all questions
from the Original Archives have been entered into the new database as
well). In the Original Archives and the new database, you will find
questions that have received answers, as well as questions still
awaiting responses. You are encouraged to answer any questions
relevant to your demographic background, as well as to ask any
provocative question you desire. Answers posted are not necessarily
meant to represent the views of an entire demographic group, but can
provide a window into the insights of an individual from that
group.
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Question:
To white females: which racial group's men do you find the
next-most attractive after white males, and what is the reason?
POSTED 5/27/2001
James, Damico, CA, United States, 20, Male, Hispanic/Latino,
Mesg ID 522200140056
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Question:
What are some factors/issues/beliefs that keep white women and
black women from developing close relationships? To thosw who do have
a close friendship with a woman of the opposite race, what, if any,
were the obstacles you had to overcome? Do you discuss racism
together? Do you consider this friend to be your ally? Does/would
interracial dating affect your relationship or becoming friends with
a white/black woman?
POSTED 5/27/2001
Barbara C., Portland, ME, United States, 24, Female, New
Age/Metaphysical, White/Caucasian, Straight, Social Worker, Over 4
Years of College, Middle class, Mesg ID 522200152041
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Question:
Are there people who wear diapers from infancy to their teens
and into adulthood?
POSTED 12/27/1999
Angie, Charleston, SC, United States, <Wynonna@aol.com>,
24, Female, Baptist, White/Caucasian, Straight, High School Diploma,
Middle class, Mesg ID 1112199995035
Responses:
There are people who wear diapers all their lives. Some people do
it because of medical reasons, some do it as a sexual thing and
others do it because they like to wear diapers. I'm 16, and I like to
wear diapers and act like a baby, for example, sucking on a pacifier,
talking like a baby, sleeping with stuffed animals and sucking my
thumb.
POSTED 5/27/2001
Goku S., Taylor, MI, United States,
<baby_chibigoku@yahoo.com>, 16, Male, Pagan, Straight, learning
disabled, Less than High School Diploma, Middle class, Mesg ID
6242000102601
I'm 33 and have never been out of diapers. When I was about a year
old, I developed a tumor in my spine, and as a result of that I've
remained in diapers. Not that I want to be, but it has affected my
bowels and bladder, and I also suffer with body trembling. If you
need more information, feel free to ask.
POSTED 5/27/2001
David Ottowa, Canada, 33, Male, Catholic, White/Caucasian,
Straight, High School Diploma, Mesg ID 523200175052
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Question:
I've heard so many high school-age kids complain about being
harassed and brutalized by jocks. I saw it a bit at my old high
school, though gang members and racist peckerwood types were more of
a problem than football players. I myself never had too much trouble
with them because I've always been a big, scary dude. However, I was
wondering if anyone could share their experiences with jocks. And
does the word 'jock' exclusively refer to those who play high school
athletics, or is it more of a mentality or a clique?
POSTED 5/3/2001
Dan, Los Angeles area, CA, United States, 22, Male,
Pentecostal, Hispanic/Latino, student, 2 Years of College, Lower
middle class, Mesg ID 53200184829
Responses:
From my experience, being a 'jock' is a state of mind. I identify
jocks as being beer-drinking, buzzed-cut, sports-watching,
thick-necked, testosterone-filled, cat-calling (to large-chested
blond women exclusively) frat guys. In other words, dumb jocks who
don't really know how to behave respectfully around women or anyone
else not like them. This is why I believe they usually travel in
packs of other jocks just like them. It's a 'group think' mentality
in my opinion, which thereby creates the cliques.
POSTED 5/27/2001
Samantha, Tempe, AZ, United States, Female, Mesg ID 525200185628
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Question:
Why are Asian students (Chinese, Korean, etc) most often the
highest achievers in school? Throughout my years in school from
elementary school all the way to college, the highest GPAs belong to
Asian students.
POSTED 5/27/2001
Kelly B., Hempstead, NY, United States, 24, Female,
White/Caucasian, Mesg ID 522200153359
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Question: Why are so many Hispanic males and females gay or
bisexual?
POSTED 5/27/2001
Kelly B., Hempstead, NY, United States, 24, Female,
White/Caucasian, Mesg ID 522200153825
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Question:
Where did the use of the phrase 'Chinese Auction' originate?
There is a common use of this term for fund-raisers, usually in
non-profits. Can this be associated with some kind of Chinese game,
perhaps?
POSTED 5/27/2001
Razor, Pittsburgh, PA, United States, 48, Female, Catholic,
Native American/American Indian, Straight, graduate student, Over 4
Years of College, Middle class, Mesg ID 522200194801
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Question:
I grew up in a predominantly black area, which afforded me a
chance to observe another culture. There is one thing I never
understood: I see the black community trying hard to get equality (I
feel they had it years ago and that the tide is turning, but that's
another post). With the leaders of the black community trying so
hard, why on earth is Ebonics accepted? Does this not make those who
use it seem uneducated and lazy? I don't buy the line that Ebonics is
leveling the playing field for African Americans. Is there a reason,
besides laziness, that hinders black youths from learning proper
grammar? Using Ebonics as a guide, I should have passed Trig with an
A; after all, I had a hard time learning trig, so I should have been
given an A. The largest thing holding the black community back is the
black community, and Ebonics is a perfect example. I grew up in the
same surroundings as my friends, went to the same school and had the
same breaks. But while they deal crack, I'm making a good living and
taking care of my wife and house.
POSTED 5/27/2001
Tracy, Farmington, MI, United States, Male, White/Caucasian,
Technical Writer, Technical School, Mesg ID 524200145249
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Question:
I have been told that Italians have some black blood in them,
hence the dark, curly hair and darker skin on some of them ... but
not all. I am fully aware that all human beings trace their ancestry
to Africa, but I'm not talking about the beginning of mankind. I am
just curious about Italians' anthropological history, moreover that
they once had blonde hair and blue eyes. Does the Carthaginian
general Hannibal (247?-183? B.C.) conquering Italy have something to
do with their ties to black blood? Furthermore, does it have
something to do with the fact that some Italians don't consider
themselves white?
POSTED 5/25/2001
Jarrett, Oxford, OH, United States, 19, Male, Black/African
American, Straight, Student, 2 Years of College, Upper middle class,
Mesg ID 525200112843
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