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Black And White, From Race To Happily Ever After: A Qualitative Study On The Effect Of Race On Black-White Interracial Marriages, Christine Ross 9807219

Individual, Family, and Community Education ETDs

This study is an attempt to capture the influence of race in spousal relationships experiences within Black-White multiracial marriages. Using phenomenological methodology, qualitative analytical techniques are used to answer the research questions: How does race and racial identity impact the relationships among individuals within Black-White interracial marriages? And, what role does race play in the inner working of Black-White interracial marriages? This study examines the lived experiences of five Black-White interracial marriages through the understanding of each individual’s racial identity and the role of race within the marriage. Understanding the lived experiences of these Black-White interracial marriages, revealed three themes: …