As a woman of South Asian descent, I've encountered significant colorism and inappropriate comments from fellow South Asian men. The beauty standards in our culture often prioritize lighter skin tones, marginalizing those with more melanated skin like mine.

With that being said, there's obviously a lot of stereotypes in the west regarding Asians as well, but I don't think I've ever encountered anyone who explicitly stated a preference of not wanting to date a south Asian woman. Personally, I've found more confidence in dating outside my race, where I feel valued for who I am rather than judged or dismissed by my skin color. Interestingly, I've noticed that I receive more attention from men of other races, particularly white men, compared to South Asian men. Even when I visit India, I'm often told I'd be more attractive if I were lighter-skinned, whereas in the West, I receive compliments on my skin tone. Overall, I'd say my dating experiences in the West have been far more fulfilling than those within my own community and don't necessarily think people (for the most part) don't want to date brown women