Interracial Relationships

by David M. Haugen (Editor)

Overview

How much of an impact does family intolerance play in interracial marriages? How does the entertainment industry impact society's views on interracial relationships? Are teens and young adults significantly more open minded about issues surrounding interracial relationships than their parents? This anthology tackles this topic with a wide lens. Includes primary and secondary sources from a variety of perspectives; eyewitnesses, scientific journals, government officials, and many others.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780737723915
Publisher:	Greenhaven Publishing LLC
Publication date:	10/28/2006
Series:	At Issue Series: Social Issues
Pages:	104
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 1.00(d)
Age Range:	15 - 17 Years

About the Author

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Table of Contents

Introduction     7
Interracial Relationships Are Becoming More Socially Acceptable   Francine Russo     11
Interracial Marriage Is an Indicator of Racial Assimilation in America   Sharon M. Lee   Barry Edmonston     15
Teens and Young Adults Are Open-Minded About Interracial Relationships   Sharon Jayson     20
Interracial Marriage in the Midst of Deep-Seated Racism   Tim Padgett et al     26
The Entertainment Industry Is Still Shy About Depicting Interracial Relationships   Nicholas D. Kristof     32
Interracial Couples Must Deal with Public Attitudes About Race   Courtney E. Martin     36
A Black Woman's Reservations About Interracial Relationships   Shawn E. Rhea     41
Many Blacks Continue to Oppose Interracial Relationships   Randall Kennedy     50
The Bible Does Not Prohibit Interracial Relationships   Nathan Carleton     63
Family Intolerance Is a Major Obstacle for Interracial Marriages   Maria P.P. Root     67
Family Intolerance of Interracial Marriage Can Be Overcome   Yolanda E.S. Miller     74
The Problem of Racial Identity for a Mixed-Race Child   Beverly Yuen Thompson     77
Organizations to Contact     85
Bibliography     90
Index     95

Editorial Reviews

Review: Interracial Relationships "Offering a range of perspectives on the topic, Haugen's collection of signed essays will aid students seeking debate material about media portrayals, religious objections, and public attitudes toward interracial relationships."—Curriculum Connections, Spring 2008

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