Hot Topic: Feminine Asians

I had a not-so-subtle contention with a friend of mine before and after class. I was talking about how I am less attracted to East Asian males because they are more feminine as opposed to white, hispanic or black men. My white friend, who I thought would wholeheartedly agree (as do many people), rejected this opinion so strongly that I was taken aback at his obvious disapproval. If he was an old lady, he would be clutching his pearls and his dentures would jump out of his mouth, chattering uncontrollably on the floor. I stood by my opinion, and offered him a study by the American Psychological Association regarding how the Asian race are seen as more feminine. He still dissed me. Ugh.

Let's get to it:

I'm not saying that I'm not attracted to any Asian men, because there are definitely some (hello, Won Bin) that make my lady parts jump out and develop an embryo on the feet of said hot Asian man. Also, I've had my heart taken from me by an Asian guy, alright. I invested my time for him. I'm not completely devoid of Asian males. But I'm saying that I'm less attracted to them compared to any other race simply because they herald more feminine features. 

What are 'feminine' features, you say? Fuller cheeks, smaller jaw, smaller stature, yadda yadda, you get the idea. I'm not saying this subjectively either. Studies suggest the same. The reason why Asians have these attributes is because they have neotenic traits, which is perceived as 'cuter' and more attractive. Neotenic traits are characteristics that a baby normally possesses, such as a flattened face, broader nose, hairless body, no brow ridge, big eyes, small jaw and small teeth. Once you grow up, puberty smacks you in your cute face and gives you more adult features. Some still retain these baby-ish traits and that's why there are people who are so gosh-darn adorable! 

There are some Asians with masculine features though, and you see them all over the media. That's because the rare few masculine Asian men are seen as more attractive to a wider audience. Just look at the Korean soap operas. The men are all tall, have bushier eyebrows, bigger nose and a sharper jaw (which are most likely surgically altered). But take a look at random men around Asia and you'll find their height below average and their faces akin to the delicate features of their lady counterparts.

Not just physically are Asians more feminine, but culturally, we are more soft spoken and submissive. This isn't the case for all Asians, but compared to, say, black females, Asians will look like a couple of mute bitches. Black and white people are more boisterous than Asians, simply because we were brought up really valuing other people's privacy. Think of everyone with their own personal bubble. We don't want to pop it lest a 90 year-old Asian man whip our bare ass with his cane.

Asian men also take care of themselves more. They wear nice jeans, nice Polos, nicer shoes. They look kempt nearly all the time. I'm talking about Asians in Asia, not those ABCs that were raised in Western countries because they don't count. But Asians brought up in Asia tend to groom themselves more than other races. I'm not saying this is a good or bad thing. But over-grooming is a very female attribute, and a little sweat and B.O. is a sign of masculinity (eww boy cooties). So yes, if I had the choice between a very kempt male and a guy with bedhead, I'll choose the latter. But that's my preference. I like 'em dirty. Sometimes I come to school with a bucket of mud and splatter some male classmates with it. Gets my lady bits going. 

All jokes aside, I really do believe Asian males have such feminine mannerisms. From shyness to how they interact with other people. Especially since they don't have as much hair as other races. I'm sorry but I can't go out with someone with less hair than me. I don't want to feel like Chewbacca.

Also, don't pretend like you've never seen an Asian person and question their gender. No wonder Mulan was never caught.