Miscegenation within Individuals of European heritage or descent

[barnumandbailey]

According to Merriam-Webster, 'miscegenation' is defined as "a mixture of races." My question to you all is this: Would you consider the intermarriage and/or reproduction between various European ethnic groups as miscegenation? For example, I am still on the fence as to whether or not I consider myself to be a product of race-mixing, given that my biological father is of Germanic descent and my biological mother is of East Slavic descent.

I know that this issue is far more nuanced than a simple 'yes' or 'no' answer, given that the definition of 'race' is inconsistent throughout any one group of people (amongst all other considerations). I am curious to hear your thoughts nonetheless.

[LorenzoSpitaleri]

A swede and greek mixing is miscegenation, a greek and an italian isn't

[Blondie]

Mixing between europeans is not race mixing. And this mixed person will almost always adopt the local identity in Europe.

[barnumandbailey]

A swede and greek mixing is miscegenation, a greek and an italian isn't

Because of the genetic dissimilarity/similarity between these respective groups, right?

[barnumandbailey]

Mixing between europeans is not race mixing. And this mixed person will almost always adopt the local identity in Europe.

I certainly agree with this contention. A mulatto (and to a lesser extent, quadroon), however, is a different story.

[LorenzoSpitaleri]

Because of the genetic dissimilarity/similarity between these respective groups, right?

yes

[Turul Karom]

It's not really nuanced. The answer is "no." Nobody would even know unless you told them. As long as someone is able to look phenotypically like significant historical figures (real and mythical) of a cultural group, there are never any problems.

[Roy]

I don't consider it.

[JamesBond007]

I certainly agree with this contention. A mulatto (and to a lesser extent, quadroon), however, is a different story.

Someone who is not NorthWest European Protestant might as well be subhuman in my mind it makes little difference whether they actually are or not.

[barnumandbailey]

Someone who is not NorthWest European Protestant might as well be subhuman in my mind it makes little difference whether they actually are or not.

Would you care to elaborate? I am genuinely curious as to the reasoning behind your assertion.