America: All In The Mix

America: All In The Mix

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Life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. These are principles upon which our country was founded and intended to run. Society and culture in the unites States had made a lot of progress since these words were so famously inscribed. Changes can be seen in many facets of society; from social and political to moral and ethical. The issue of race and ethnicity has always played a large role in the history of our country. From colonization, slavery to civil rights; our identity as a nation has gradually transformed. The topic of interracial marriage within society today has sparked a wave of response and discussion. 

The U.S has come a long way in respects to integration and race relations. Long gone are the days of political prejudice and segregation. In today's world you couldn't find a story like that of Mildred and Richard Long, a couple who were arrested in Virginia back in the late 50's for violating an interracial marriage ban. A recent gallup poll study titled "Minority Rights and Relations" revealed immense support for interracial marriage.

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Of the 4,373 Americans poled, 84% of whites approved, while non-Hispanic blacks, who accounted for 1,010 of he group, approved at a staggering 96%. One can note how the white population from this annual poll back in 69% only gave a 17% approval rating. A change has been made evident clearly. But what is this from?





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As time passes, so does the generalizations in social ideals and theory. The age-gap between present young adult "millennials" and those who can be identified as seniors and up presents itself as a blatant model of change in moral outlook. Young adults in todays world, say 29 and under, have seen such a cultural shift of influence that it is ridiculous. We were raised being bombarded with media and social influence full of intercultural messages, from music, sports, and even politics.

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The generations before us were raised on a different set of ideas motivations and even laws. As Oprah stated in a BBC interview with reporter Will Gomperz, "It would be foolish to not recognize that we have evolved, that we are not still facing the same type of terrorism."

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Recently, National Geographic did what I perceive as a heartwarming piece entitled "Changing Faces: The Changing Face of America".  The piece showed us the ever so present influence and effect that interracial marriage and relationships have had on society. The number of people whom identified as multiracial has jumped 32% from when the U.S. Census Bureau started allowing this option in 2000. It has become commonplace to see individuals whom identify as multicultural. We see people of mixed hues and tones fill society at all levels. Interracial marriages within media and culture are common, from sports stars, to musicians and actors, even to the tv shows we watch on a daily. 



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All around we can see that the tide is turning, and progression is here. No matter what or where your opinion lies, whether you find yourself in support of offense; interracial marriage is evolving. all we can do is to wait and see where it continues.