Interracial Marriages

Aldridge, Delores P.

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“…Classic and new assimilation theories perceive marriages between majority and (migrant) minority groups as a means to or/and a result of immigrants' integration into their host societies (Alba/Nee 1997;Aldridge 1978;Gordon 1964). Elwert (2018) highlighted that "intermarriage lies between the poles of social openness and social restraints" (Elwert 2018: 14); it is connected with social structure (Blau 1977;Blau/Becker/Fitzpatrick 1984), and social status (Davis 1941).…”

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A different perspective on exogamy: Are non-migrant partners in mixed unions more liberal in their attitudes toward gender, family, and religion than other natives?

Braack¹,

Milewski²

2019

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Classic assimilation theory perceives migrant-native intermarriage as both a means to and a result of immigrants’ integration processes into host societies. The literature is increasingly focusing on marital exogamy of immigrants, yet almost nothing is known about their native partners. This explorative study contributes to the literature on migrant integration and social cohesion in Europe by asking whether the native partners in exogamous unions have different attitudes toward gender equality, sexual liberalization, family solidarity, and religiosity/secularization than natives in endogamous unions. Our theoretical considerations are based on preference, social exchange, and modernization theories. We use data of the Generations and Gender Survey (GGS) of seven countries. The sample size is 38,447 natives aged 18 to 85, of whom about 4% are in a mixed union. The regression results of the study are mixed. Persons in exogamous unions show greater agreement with family solidarity, are thus less individualistic than those in endogamous couples. Yet, mixing is associated with greater openness to sexual liberalization and gender equality as well as more secular attitudes. These findings can only partially be explained by sociodemographic control variables. Hence, immigrants in exogamous unions with natives may integrate into the more liberal milieu of their host societies, in which natives continue to place a high value on providing support to family members.

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A different perspective on exogamy: Are non-migrant partners in mixed unions more liberal in their attitudes toward gender, family, and religion than other natives?

Braack¹,

Milewski²

2019

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“…Blacks had more favorable attitudes toward interracial marriages than Whites (Aldridge, 1978;Sones, 1988;Spickard, 1989). Tucker and Mitchell-Kernan (1990) also found that White partners of Black/White marriages tend to encounter ostracism from friends and relatives within their community more frequently than their Black spouses.…”

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Family Member Acceptance of Black-White Marriages: The Impact of Age, Gender, Race, and Socioeconomic Status

Lewis¹

2016

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This research effort examined support levels associated with Black/White interracial marriage. Differences in support for Black/White marriages between Black and White family members along with other variables that influence support attitudes was explored. Age, gender, family income, marital status, and residence were used as control variables. Information from the General Social Survey conducted in 2014 was used to focus the analytical process. The theoretical hypothesis posited that assimilation is differential and more problematic for those racial groups whose members are perceived to have darker skin color. Colorism was used to reinforce the hypothetical assertion. The study results showed that potential support with respect to a family member choosing to marry someone outside of his or her racial group was influenced by race and gender. Black respondents were more likely to support a family member who chose to marry a White spouse. Women were more likely to support a family member marrying someone of a different race in comparison to men. Differential assimilation and colorism were identified as factors influencing the variation in interracial marriage acceptance.

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“…Delores Aldridge (1978) deeply examined the empirical and theoretical considerations concerning interracial marriages especially in the American context. With reference to these considerations, Delores Aldridge (1978) specifies by citing Barron (1946: 249), that 'Social scientists have maintained the study of intermarriage may provide a precise, quantitative measurement of crucial and related questions such as the process of assimilation, the degree of internal cohesion in individual racial, religious, and ethnic groups, and the extent of social distance between groups of these types'. To a certain degree, these empirical and theoretical considerations seem to be applicable in the South African context of interracial marriages.…”

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“…Delores Aldridge (1978: 367-8), citing Staples (1973, indicates that 'the intermingling of young adults of different races at the high school and college levels is widely expected to be reflected over the long run in an increased rate of intermarriages…. And the fact that large numbers of interracial couples meet on college campuses away from home reduces the amount of parental and community control over the choice of an individual's dating partners.…”

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Defining Challenges and Opportunities of Intermarriages and Sexual Relations for African Migrants and South Africans in the City of Cape Town, Western Cape

Mbetga¹

2019

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This article focuses on the challenges and opportunities regarding marriages and sexual relations between South Africans and African migrants living in the City of Cape Town. In this specific context, the study examines the experiences of African migrants and South Africans of all races and backgrounds. The focus of this study is to explore the challenges and opportunities of marriages and sexual relations between African migrants and South Africans in general. For the theoretical framework, this study relies on contact theory and on intergroup theory. The data analysed is based on interviews from African migrants and South Africans living in the City of Cape Town. The complexity of this phenomenon reflects xenophobia, intolerance and racism as cultural legacy on the one hand, and on the other, multiculturalism and diversity as a new conceptualisation of a globalized world. Both co-exist within the same society. This study found that, while there are challenges to marriages and sexual relations between African migrants and South Africans, there are also opportunities generated for and by these intermarriages and relationships. By focusing on the challenges and opportunities, this study offers insight into the marriages and sexual relations between South Africans and non-South Africans in present-day post-apartheid South Africa.

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Interracial Marriages

Cited by 31 publications

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A different perspective on exogamy: Are non-migrant partners in mixed unions more liberal in their attitudes toward gender, family, and religion than other natives?

A different perspective on exogamy: Are non-migrant partners in mixed unions more liberal in their attitudes toward gender, family, and religion than other natives?

Family Member Acceptance of Black-White Marriages: The Impact of Age, Gender, Race, and Socioeconomic Status

Defining Challenges and Opportunities of Intermarriages and Sexual Relations for African Migrants and South Africans in the City of Cape Town, Western Cape

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