Sexual Racism
Prioritizing an individual as a possible romantic, intimate partner based on their race in a way that reinforces existing racial hierarchies or stereotypes
What is sexual racism?
This group of women is less willing to date nonwhites compared to their male counterparts on dating apps
Who are white women?
This term is used to describe the act of rejecting someone in dating based solely on their race.
Preconceived ideas about groups in dating are known by this term.
What are Stereotypes?
This tennis superstar, who married Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian, faced public discourse on race and dating when she entered an interracial relationship
Who is Serena Williams?
Sexual racism is considered an issue of this, as it reflects deeper societal inequalities and injustice
What is social justice?
Some Black women believe that partnering with white men may offer better outcomes in these two areas of life
What are love and money?
This dating app has been criticized for perpetuating racial biases through its features and user behavior.
What is Grindr?
This feature on Grindr has been criticized for reinforcing stereotypes by allowing users to filter potential matches by race or ethnicity.
What are Tribes?/ What are "ethnicity filters"?
This famous rapper and entrepreneur, known for his success with "Gold Digger," has been part of discussions around interracial dating due to his marriage to Kim Kardashian.
Who is Kanye West?
There is no legitimate reason to justify racial discrimination when selecting an intimate partner, except for these two negative emotional reactions.
What are favoritism and disgust?
This term refers to the ranking of racial groups, with whites and Latinos seen as the most desirable in the online gay male community.
What is an ethnic hierarchy?
These two racial groups are most often excluded on dating apps, according to studies on racial preferences.
What are Blacks and Latinos?
Alongside race, this characteristic is commonly stereotyped in dating preferences.
What is Body Type?
Some celebrities face criticism for dating predominantly outside their race, which some argue perpetuates this phenomenon, often seen as favoring whiteness.
What is colorism and sexual racism?)
Society should be concerned when race structures or limits access to romantic relationships, as this violates this key aspect of human worth.
What is human dignity?
On dating apps, Black users are this many times more likely to contact whites compared to whites contacting Blacks
What is 10 times more likely?
This phrase is often used to justify racial preferences in dating, suggesting that attraction is influenced by cultural and social factors.
What is personal preference?
This stereotype is often most emphasized in gay dating culture, influencing attraction and preferences.
What is Masculinity?/ What is the "Masculinity vs. Femininity" stereotype?
This actor, known for his role in "Black Panther," sparked discussions about racial dynamics in dating when his romantic life became public, including a high-profile relationship with Lori Harvey.
Who is Michael B. Jordan?
In both romantic relationships and society at large, this racial group is often the most privileged and most successful in the dating market
Who are Caucasians?
White men and women on dating apps are more likely to seek out dates from this racial group rather than from Black individuals.
Who are the other whites?
Dating apps could reduce racial bias by eliminating this feature, which allows users to filter potential matches based on ethnicity.
What is the ethnicity filter?
This app feature has been criticized for emphasizing harmful stereotypes
What are Attributes?
This pop star, who gained fame for her hit "Umbrella," has faced scrutiny for her relationships with white men, raising discussions about racial preferences in celebrity dating.
(Who is Rihanna?)