Never Again

In the past few years there have been numerous studies and hundreds of research about interracial dating. People may wonder why there are studies for such a seemingly simple topic. After all, the media has now been targeting same sex relationships and marriages. Because interracial relationships does not get the main attention does not mean it is not an issue to many. There are millions who have come to accept the idea of dating outside their own ethnicity and would like to spread the idea of multiculturalism. On the opposite hand however, there are still millions who still hold the belief that one must engage within their own race to preserve one's own heritage, culture, and traditions.

But there are questions that still remain: Is interracial dating good for society? Is it bad for society? Is it right or is it wrong? Which social factors affect the standards of interracial dating? Social standards also influence both attitudes and actions toward interracial dating. Social standards in environment may influence a persons decision on what their own thoughts may be on dating among different races. Look at the environment in the border state of Arizona for instance. According to the latest census, Arizona is the fastest growing state and has grown to a population of more than six million. Arizona has a large Caucasian population with a rising Hispanic population, along with African-Americans, Asians, and has the 3rd highest population of Native Americans. With an environment where there are more diverse groups of people, interracial dating may be more accepted. Although interracial dating has gone up in the past two decades there are still racial barriers. However, due to the rise of multicultralsim, there are many who are on the edge for a culture change.

Blending

When interracial couples were less visible in the media and in everyday life, cases of blatant discrimination and disapproval were not uncommon. Now, although discrimination against these relationships does exist, it tends to be more subtle and more often come from family members or within the ethnic group represented.

As American society changes and the growing numbers of people from various ethnic and racial groups create a population that is much more diverse, interracial dating will continue to bring different cultures and races together. Hopefully, these relationships will serve as bridges rather than barriers to a more