Interracial Relationships

This article analysis mass-media portrayal of interracial relationships may encourage positive attitudes toward such relationships. This is significance because media forms are often more accessible than interpersonal interactions between same race couples and interracial couple. The reason that mass media influences these behaviors are partly through neighborhoods and geographical areas with little racial/ethnic diversity. As a result, it is much easier for someone in these areas to turn on their television, log onto the Internet, or read a magazine displaying interracial relationships than to interact with an interracial couple. Thus, the media has the potential to reach large sections of the population, which may not be possible with in-person
interactions. This article will mostly guide my research by further investigating interpersonal communication and the implications for interracial dating.