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Interracial Marriage. --Changing Trends-- ? More acceptable ? Rising Occurance?. Independent Variable. The independent Variable in my study are the changing rates of acceptance toward those of minorities, the Attitude trends among university students toward interracial relationships. .
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Interracial Marriage --Changing Trends-- ? More acceptable ?Rising Occurance?
Independent Variable • The independent Variable in my study are the changing rates of acceptance toward those of minorities, the Attitude trends among university students toward interracial relationships.
Dependant Variable • The Dependant variable in my study is that of the Rates of Interracial Relationships/ Marriages among university students.
Hypothesis • Hypothesis: I think that because of changing attitudes toward minorities and those of different races, there will be a rise in interracial marriages.
Increased Acceptance • Acceptance of those of another race in general has increased. • It is more likely that interracial marriages are accepted now then it was 20 years ago…..
1980-1995 Interracial Marriage Trends Compared to Same Race CouplesIn Thousands, Based on Current Population Survey, U.S. Bureau of the Census
Interracial Couples DistributionIn Thousands, Based on Current Population Survey, U.S. Bureau of the Census
Graph Interpretation • The rates of interracial marriage have definitely risen… • Interracial Marriage is more common now than 20 years ago, but compared with same race marriages it occurs minimally.