Articles of category "Famous interracial, interethnic or intercultural couples"

Interracial marriages encounter many barriers. They suffer from a prejudiced society who perceives them as misfits. Often, they face the problem of "fitting in". Social taboos and inherent problems of differences between their respective cultures often combine with those problems already present in a marriage. While ethnic groups bring variety and richness to a society by introducing their own ideas and customs, we can't help but face the reality that the Civil Rights movement has been only recent in our history. With slavery in our past, interracial marriage prejudice adds to just one of the social injustices in society.

Not very long ago in American history going on an interracial date would have earned the scorn of many of your fellow Americans. Interracial marriage might have been cause for legal action. American attitudes have changed a lot in the last few decades. Interracial relationships are now being accepted and celebrated by the younger generations in America, and interracial personal sites play matchmaker for interracial couples every day.