Interracial Relationships Essay
Shane O 'Brien OB 1
M00811749
November 26, 2013
Mr.Lourette
TRS 105 - 111
Effects of Interracial Marriages
There definitely exist pros and cons about interracial dating and or marriage. One of the major pros is that any person has the opportunity to choose any other person ill-relevant to their race. They have the opportunity to fall in love with and ultimately marry, then start a family with someone regardless of their race. This is the one and only consideration that I consider people should use when thinking of interracial relationships. We are all equal under God 's eyes, …show more content…
Studies have shown that generational factors and influences are strong. When we are young we seem to be more open in our choices. The younger generations of people are more favorable to mixtures between the races. However, parents who are older often express disapproval of their own children marrying someone of another race. The study conducted by the Cornell University led to the conclusion that “although more young adults are dating and cohabiting with someone of a different race, the study found that interracial relationships are considerably less likely than same-race relationships to lead to marriage, though this trend has weakened in recent …show more content…
For members of interracial couples, this bias can be difficult to ignore. Interracial couples report feeling as though their family, friends, and society at large are more disapproving of their relationships than do same-race couples. Research indicates that couples who experience such a lack of social approval and acceptance for their relationships typically do not fare well. The more disapproval individuals perceive with respect to their relationships, the more likely they are to break-up in the future. Interracial couples who live in unsupportive environments often find it more challenging to stay
M00811749
November 26, 2013
Mr.Lourette
TRS 105 - 111
Effects of Interracial Marriages
There definitely exist pros and cons about interracial dating and or marriage. One of the major pros is that any person has the opportunity to choose any other person ill-relevant to their race. They have the opportunity to fall in love with and ultimately marry, then start a family with someone regardless of their race. This is the one and only consideration that I consider people should use when thinking of interracial relationships. We are all equal under God 's eyes, …show more content…
Studies have shown that generational factors and influences are strong. When we are young we seem to be more open in our choices. The younger generations of people are more favorable to mixtures between the races. However, parents who are older often express disapproval of their own children marrying someone of another race. The study conducted by the Cornell University led to the conclusion that “although more young adults are dating and cohabiting with someone of a different race, the study found that interracial relationships are considerably less likely than same-race relationships to lead to marriage, though this trend has weakened in recent …show more content…
For members of interracial couples, this bias can be difficult to ignore. Interracial couples report feeling as though their family, friends, and society at large are more disapproving of their relationships than do same-race couples. Research indicates that couples who experience such a lack of social approval and acceptance for their relationships typically do not fare well. The more disapproval individuals perceive with respect to their relationships, the more likely they are to break-up in the future. Interracial couples who live in unsupportive environments often find it more challenging to stay