“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.
This is great!! One thing: Through instead of though when you say "Also, though analysis..." Maybe you can tell how laws have changed and when they have changed, and what they have changed from.
ReplyDeleteReally well done. Focus a lot on how, although prejudices still exist, we have advanced a lot with this mindset!
ReplyDeleteI think this is really solid, and I agree with Rachel and Valerie. Good job!
ReplyDeleteWe'll done, good historical context and explanation why this paper matters.
ReplyDeleteBe more specific about the quantitative data you use. In what ways are you measuring human behavior? Region, Race, Divorce rates, Political affiliation, religion etc.
This is really solid. It talks about everything that it should, and hits on all the main topics of your paper. I think this would definitely draw in the readers attention.
ReplyDeleteVery nice topic. I just think you need to be a bit more detailed, tell what differences and values have been renewed.
ReplyDeleteI love how your started your abstract then went into what the paper would cover. Love the topic.
ReplyDeleteAs has been said, great topic, puts it in a perfect historical context, and sets up the reader for the final overall paper
ReplyDeletethis sounds like an awesome paper! i just love this topic, your abstract is very informative, possibly narrowing your sources and focusing on change over time might give you a less spaced direction for your paper as it could go so many ways that it could possibly lose focus.
ReplyDeleteI like this abstract, it's great to do an overview of a larger timeframe since some years there is little change and other years there are radical movements that change thoughts very quickly.
ReplyDeleteVery interesting, I know one aspect of this issue is the children that result from interface couples and the possible discrimination that they face. I wonder if you touch on this at all in your paper?
ReplyDeleteThis abstract is very nice! It demonstrates that so much has changed overtime within the history of your topic, and you have given plenty of information on this within just 300 words or less. This really reels me in and I am intrigued/want to keep reading!
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