• Synapse@lemmy.world
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    Asian women generally face a lot more sexual harassment in western countries than white women because of the idea people have that they’re submissive and ‘traditional’ and won’t defend themselves.

    I believe that Asian women tend to think European men will be more progressive, more respectful than Asian men, maybe letting their guard down a bit. That’s very bad that all women have to stay so vigilant all the time. Systemic misogyny is still very much a thing even in the most progressive western countries…

    Anyway, I can give a small personal anecdote as a white European man, while I was dating using dating apps in Europe. The only women I ever managed to meet for a date were all Asians ! As an average looking guy, I gave every women on the platform equals chances. I guess I am not really “the type” European women are looking for, but somehow it seems I am popular among Asian women. I am now happily married for several years with one of this women :)

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      Your first paragraph is victim blaming. I know several women who grew up in Europe and have ethnicities from various regions in Asia and they experience a lot of racist sexual harassment from strangers on the street. They have no misconceptions about white men. Most avoid white men at all cost.

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        Sorry, this was not my intention to put the responsibility on women. What I wanted to say is that it’s a terrible situation that all women are constantly exposed to abuse, and there is no safe situation for them in particular when it come to dating.