Interracial America | Interracial Marriages Will Not Eliminate Racism

Many have argued that interracial marriage will heal racial strife in America, writes Eric Liu in the following viewpoint. He maintains, however, that while intermarriage may exemplify a love that transcends racial barriers, it does not have a significant impact on racism. Despite increasing numbers of interracial families, Liu points out, racial stereotypes—such as the belief that lighter skin color is more desirable—are still prevalent. He concludes that racism is more effectively battled in the domain of public politics than in the domain of romance. Liu is a freelance journalist...

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