From: emzx@vax5.cit.cornell.edu
Newsgroups: soc.culture.korean
Subject: Re: Survey for Interracial dating
Date: 11 Nov 92 23:42:13 EST
Distribution: soc
Organization: Cornell University

In article <1dptjfINNc7@MINERVA.CIS.YALE.EDU>,
han-esther@yale.edu (Esther Han) writes: 
> Hi, I'm doing a survey for my history term paper.  The class is called "History
> of Asians in America since 1965" and I'm doing my paper on Interracial dating
> between Koreans and Caucasians.  This is an issue of growing importance and
> there needs to be more research done on this topic.
> 
> If you would *please* take a few minutes to
> fill out this survey, it will be greatly appreciated.  Be as detailed as you
> would like.  All answers will be kept confidential and will only be used for
> statistical purposes.  If you have any questions about this survey or my paper,
> feel free to call or e-mail me.
> 
> Thanks!
> 
> -------Survey begins here------
> 
> Survey of Interracial Dating between Koreans and Caucasians
> (All answers will be held in strictest confidence)
> 
> 1.  Name (optional): Sung J. Woo
> 2.  Sex:  (M)   College/Yr. Cornell/'94    Ethnic Background South Korean	
> 	Occupation Student

> 
> 3.  If you are Korean, what generation Korean are you? (1st if you immigrated)
	1st.
> 4.  What is the occupation of your mother?  Father?
>       They own a small gift shop and run it together.

> 5.  Growing up, were your friends mostly Asian, mostly Korean, mixed, or mostly
> 	caucasian?
	Mostly caucasian.

> 
> 6.  In your college or workplace, are your friends mostly Asian, mostly 
> 	Korean, mixed, or mostly caucasian?
	Mostly caucasian.
> 
> 7.  Do you speak a second language?  What?
	Korean, French
> 
> 8.  Have you ever experienced discrimination?  Explain.
>       I don't think so - maybe I've been lucky - or perhaps blind.  But no, I
don't think so.

> 9.  Have you ever dated interracially?   YES.  What was the ethnic background
> 	of the other?  IRISH, JEWISH - ALL CAUSASIAN.  Did you experience any discrimination or negative
> 	feedback from others (specify from whom: parents, friends) because
> 	of dating this person?  PARENTS DON'T KNOW.  Did the ethnic difference play an important
> 	role in the relationship?  How so?  THEY WERE JUST DATES - NOTHING
MAJOR.  I'M SURE THERE ARE PROBLEMS, THOUGH - AT LEAST FOR ANYTHING SERIOUS.  I
WOULDN'T MARRY A WHITE PERSON, FOR EXAMPLE.
> 
> 
> 
> 10.  How do you think your parents feel about interracial dating between
> 	Koreans and Caucasians?  THEY WOULDN'T BE TOO THRILLED.
> 
> 11.  How do you feel about interracial dating between Koreans and Caucasians?
>                   DATING IS FINE.  ANYTHING MORE MUST BE CAREFULLY AND FULLY
EXAMINED.
> 12.  How do you feel about interracial dating between other ethnic groups?
>        DATING IS FINE.  ANYTHING MORE - I'M NOT TOO THRILLED ABOUT IT.
> 13.  Do you think most Korean-American/Caucasian couples are accepted by 
> 	Korean society?  By American society?   NO FOR THE FIRST.  YES FOR THE
SECOND.
> 
> 14.  Do you know of any Korean-American/Caucasian couples?  (If so, please
> 	specify which ethnic group each gender belonged to.)  How would you
> 	rate the success of this relationship?  How old are the people
> 	involved?  Do the ethnic differences seem to play an important role
> 	in the relationship?  How so?
>      NO.
> 15.  What are your opinions on interracial marriage?  (E.g. "I think it's
> 	fine, but impractical.")
>         I THINK IT'S FINE, BUT VERY, VERY IMPRACTICAL.
> 16.  To what extent are your opinions in the matter a result of parental
> 	influence?  Social influence?  BOTH HAVE INFLUENCED ME, BUT THE BELIEFS
ARE SOMETHING I ALSO BELIEVE IN, NOT SOMETHING THAT IS FORCED.
> 
> 17.  What is your political affiliation?          NONE.
> 
> 18.  If you are Korean, how close to the Korean culture do you feel?  Do
> 	you speak Korean at home and/or with your friends?  Do you more
> 	closely relate with the Korean or the American culture?  Explain.
> 
	NOT VERY CLOSE TO THE CULTURE; I DO SPEAK KOREAN WITH MY FAMILY.  I AM
MUCH CLSOER TO US CULTURE.
> 19.  What do you see as the current trend in Korean-American/Caucasian 
> 	interracial dating and marriage?  Is it becoming more accepted by 
> 	both societies?  Is it occurring with more frequency?
>       YES, YES.  SOONER OR LATER WE'RE ALL GOING TO LOOK LIKE FUCKING
HAWAIIANS, EXCUSE MY FRENCH.
> 20.  Would you like to be interviewed?  If so, include your phone #.
>      IF YOU WANT.  607-257-7247.
> Thanks for your time!
> 
> Please return to:
> 
> Esther Han, Calhoun 400a (entryway A) 
> P.O. Box 863, New Haven, CT  06520.   
> E-mail: han@minerva.cis.yale.edu, esther_han@quickmail.ycc.yale.edu,
> 	hanesta@yalevm.bitnet
> Phone: (203)-436-0400
> 
> -------Survey ends here------
> 
> 
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