I wanted to correct a detail from one of your examples. I also wanted to point out that Chinese racism is complex and often fueled by feelings of inferiority and resentment against what some believe to be more 'accomplished' civilizations.
there's a strong element of sexual envy as well. Largely unjustified in my opinion.
I don't have anything to say about your broader argument.
>Moreover,
> physignomic features may be seen as exotic and thus
> sexually attractive. I think that your account is
> quite consistent with this argument.
>
White skin and a shapely nose are 'good' features in Taiwan for any race. "one white covers three ugly." I just noticed something new in the drugstore by the way- nipple lightening cream! Apparently it is bad to have dark nipples.
> As I said before, that may come as a surprise to
> many
> US-ers who tend to be obsessed with race
Man if you think americans are obsessed with race you have spent zero time in ANY part of asia : )
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