Do you feel comfortable being the only black person in a nude space?
Return to DiscussionsPersonally, it's not a problem for me, but I'm curious how other people feel.
I sometimes wonder if part of the reason I don't see other black people at resorts is that they feel uncomfortable being so greatly outnumbered.
I suppose if this is the case, the easiest solution would be to go with a group of black people (though to my knowledge, none of my black friends are nudists).
I'm also just fairly used to being the only black person in a group, nude or clothed, so that might be why I don't have a problem with it.
I understand your point but I have not felt unwanted in any way at new spaces.
I dont think it is wise to generalize despite conventional wisdom each venue and group is different. So the experience of each person is going to be different. My experience as a single black male has been overall positive at my venue where I have a trailer. However that doesn't mean there haven't been issues of race and discrimination come up.
I think the best approach is to take each situation on its own.
I understand your point but I have not felt unwanted in any way at new spaces. I do usually call first and make sure that single males are allowed and then let them know when I am planning to arrive. When I arrive they dont treat me as a leper or anything and to your ex wifes point, it seems that I am approached more because of the novelty. Or it could just be that all new faces are approved just to find out who they are, where did you come from and how did you find us. All of my experiences have been pleasant and welcoming.
I've encountered prejudice as a single male and father at some landed nudist venues, which is difficult and eye-opening since I'm guilty of taking white male privilege for granted. Some people are inclined to blame it on me like I'm sending out bad vibes or something. Since I've worked in customer service and haven't found discrimination or prejudice in other settings, I've concluded it's weird Midwestern nudist resort business model phenomenon. It's not all bad to understand the reality of being judged that many experience as a fact of life, with my biggest regret being that my sons were also excluded from social nudism growing up. Fortunately, my experience at public nudist spaces in other states, as well as non-landed nudist events has been positive.
I think the best approach is to take each situation on its own.
I agree that each person is judging each situation by their lived experiences. I was just relaying my experiences as a married black male that has traveled and visited nudist venues as a single male. Im sure, if I had been unmarried at the time, my experiences may have been different because my behavior or demeanor may have been different. It is easy for me to brush things off that may be discriminatory because I am not looking for anything but the freedom of being socially nude.
It is easy for me to brush things off that may be discriminatory because I am not looking for anything but the freedom of being socially nude.
I totally agree with you and get what you are saying. Others were making broad generalizations based on individual experiences including yours which isnt wise IMHO
I always feel tension. I see some people worried and most people are friendly. I would have lenghty conversions and even invited with a group to have wine and cheese. The only time i seen another black person there, as soon i was walking in, he hurried up to leave. It seems that my nude place is not used to seeing black people but they are trying to be nice, that is my feeling. I have a feeling because of this, i should go there more and so they could get use to a black person.