You definitely have to have preferences when it comes to dating as no one should ever shame you for that. There is also the issue with families to deal with. I mean what if you dated a white woman and her family was racist? That would end up creating a wedge between you and her and resentment would build. It’s easier to stick with your own for many reasons as that being one. Same goes for those of different religions dating. The families do end up becoming involved and can be problematic if you were to become very serious