“Ebony & Ivory Live Together In Perfect Harmony: The Progression of Interracial Marriage Since the 1960s” (250 words)
The time of the 1960s is known as the rise of the counterculture and a time of social revolution due to the rebellion of society against the norms and restrains of the government. Following this decade, American culture challenged taboos such as racism and the acceptance of interracial marriage throughout the nation. This dissertation focuses on the progression of interracial marriage and how the government, as well as the people, changed their perspectives on the matter. Relationships between people of different races were heavily frowned upon in the past and racism is still a problem our society faces daily. Up until recently, laws have been changed over segregation and miscegenation. An analysis of quantitative research previously done will contribute to this study to provide evidence of shifts in socioeconomic status as well as data on the rise of interracial marriage throughout the country over the past thirty years by looking at census data. Also, though analysis of journal articles, oral histories, and interviews, this dissertation will investigate the development and transformation of people’s attitudes towards interracial relationships over the past fifty years. It will provide an explanation on the journey of interracial marriage along with a personal insight on the matter by demonstrating how interracial marriage affects families, parents and children alike. In addition, views on race and relationships have also altered along with societal changes. Generational differences and values have been renewed with these changes, making way for new traditions and deviated norms on the subject of interracial marriage.
