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Could we have an "interracial" talk topic?

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toky · 28/10/2004 14:33

I would dearly love to talk to other mums in mixed relationships, about all the issues of mixed-race kids etc. I know I could start a general mixed race thread (and will do if this request is turned down), but there are so many 'sub-threads' I'd have to end up starting, from the thorny political issue of mixed-race hair to in-law (in)sensitivity, etc etc!

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toky · 28/10/2004 14:35

When I say a topic, I mean of course a topic like Health, Sleep, Language/Bilingualism, Religion, Special Needs ... (not just a thread)

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gothicmama · 28/10/2004 14:43

that would eb really interesting and supportive

yingers74 · 28/10/2004 14:43

hello, would be interested in this as am in a mixed relationship.

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toky · 28/10/2004 14:51

oh how nice to know I'm not alone!

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motherinferior · 28/10/2004 14:53

I think there are LOADS of MNers in mixed race relationships, you know. Masses.

Never sure if DP and I count, as we're both mixed-race

yingers74 · 28/10/2004 14:56

I think it is important topic and a very relevant one! Would happily take part in the threads if the topic is turned down.

bundle · 28/10/2004 14:56

exotic, MI, that's you

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toky · 28/10/2004 14:57

What would be the best title for the topic if we do get it?

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motherinferior · 28/10/2004 14:57

Hmmm, if shortarse paleface redheads are exotic...

bundle · 28/10/2004 14:57

how's the little inferiorette, btw?

motherinferior · 28/10/2004 14:58

Sleeping. And I am escaping from work.

Anyway, good luck with the topic.

Carrie (mumsnet) · 28/10/2004 17:41

We'll certainly think about this one. What would you want to call it. Mixed race relationships? Mixed relationships might not make sense to everyone?

LipstickMum · 28/10/2004 17:46

Toky, you are not alone. I am mixed race and my dd is mixed, mixed race I suppose included in 'mixed race' would also be couples from different religious backgrounds too.

Marina · 28/10/2004 17:54

Multicultural Parenting?

Marina · 28/10/2004 17:54

That would cover mixed religion as well as mixed race...

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toky · 28/10/2004 18:40

Sounds good to me Marina.

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toky · 28/10/2004 18:41

Unless we want to separate race and religion - ?

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LipstickMum · 28/10/2004 18:58

Tricky, could make it just even more complicated than it need be..? Essentially we are talking about 2 'cultures' joining/living side by side, whether that be a religious culture or a 'colour' culture iykwim?

hercules · 28/10/2004 18:58

I am in mixed racial relationship.

I would rather it be called this rather than multicultural tbh but happy to go with whatever.

hercules · 28/10/2004 18:59

Not sure about that. There are lots of 2nd/3rd generational immigrants living in UK who are fairly intergrated cultural wise.

LipstickMum · 28/10/2004 19:06

It will be an interesting thread anyway, whatever it's called.
It sounds like we all have very different experiences.

hercules · 28/10/2004 19:07

Mine is actually fairly culturally mixed as well as racial.

LipstickMum · 28/10/2004 19:13

You're right about all the various generations being 'integrated', I am one of those people.

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toky · 28/10/2004 20:50

I'm with hercules (if I'm reading you right, H) - the culture thing isn't an issue for me and tbh I think the 2 things are pretty separate - but if it's a useful heading for others I'm not going to argue - I'll just be happy to have somewhere to chat to others in the same boat

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yingers74 · 28/10/2004 20:54

So do we have a name?