On Indian Matchmaking, the Indian-Americans looking for partners are very upfront about wanting the same (someone Indian) because they'll have a cultural connection and understand each other.

Would the same show be sanctioned if it was a Matchmaking show for Italian-Americans or German-Americans or Irish-Americans?

I genuinely wonder what the outcry would be if someone from European ancestry said they were specifically looking for someone with the same background.

It's been on my mind because most people genuinely desire someone that they just "get" due to similar cultural upbringings and it also makes marriage transition, raising kids easier.

In this time of "diversity is our strength" and atomization, it's become even harder to find.

Why is it taboo for some groups to be so open about their very natural and reasonable desires in a partner, but it's not for others?

Why would one be considered racist, whereas from another it's totally understandable and promoted?

And personally, I'm for it. I totally get why it's the case to look for people with similar backgrounds. I just see the double standard and wish all could be free and open in their desire to preserve their culture.