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Romantic relationships and health are fundamental for society, but
what happens to a person's well-being when he or she chooses the
"wrong" partner? Interracial Romance and Health: Bridging
Generations, Race Relations, and Well-Being tackles this growing
public health issue, which impacts millions of people in
interracial relationships, especially young adults. With a
particular focus on a group of young adults whom he calls the
Bridge Kids, Byron Miller provides a critical examination of how
racial identity, socialization, and the partner selection process
influence whether a person becomes interracially involved. For
those that do cross racial lines for romance, Miller reveals that
the race of one's partner can have a significant impact on their
lived experiences and health outcomes. Opposing the idea that
interracial relationships are bad for society and an individual's
health, Miller argues that interracial romance has health benefits
for some, is generally good for society, and that what is truly
detrimental is the unnecessary stress people in interracial
relationships feel due to their experiences with stigma, racism,
and discrimination. Miller concludes that as the prevalence of
interracial romance grows, so does the urgency to address these
issues to protect the well-being of the Bridge Kids and others in
interracial romantic partnerships.
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