Interracial Marriage in America

Interracial Marriage

What is the meaning of Interracial? The term "interracial marriage" refers to unions between people of various races or racialized ethnicities. Such unions were once prohibited as miscegenation in South Africa during the apartheid era, Nazi Germany, and the United States. Interracial marriage was illegal in 31 U.S. states in 1960.

Following the Supreme Court of the United States ruling in Loving v. Virginia, which found that racial restrictions on marriage, such as the anti-miscegenation law in the state of Virginia, violated the Equal Protection Clause of the United States Constitution (adopted in 1868), it became legal throughout the country in 1967.

Despite the legal recognition of interracial marriage, there are still societal apprehensions and prejudices against couples of different races getting married. This can manifest in various forms such as disapproval from family members, social discrimination, or even hate crimes.

It is important to continue addressing and challenging these attitudes to promote inclusivity, diversity, and equality in relationships and society as a whole.