Conference

Interracial Dating and Marriages: Beyond Race and Society

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This presentation will examine historical and personal perspectives of interracial dating and marriages in the United States. Discussion will include obstacles and perceptions from laws prohibiting interracial dating/marriage banned by the Supreme Court in 1967 and a focus on the experience of interracial dating couples at Iowa State. Also presented will be a case study of interracial marriages that includes movie clips and stories from individuals in interracial marriages and the children of interracial couples.

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How to Cite: Thomas, A. (2008) “Interracial Dating and Marriages: Beyond Race and Society”, Iowa State Conference on Race and Ethnicity. 9(1).