HILLSBOROUGH, N.C.—Adam & Eve and adameve.com surveyed more than 1000 people, asking if mixed-race marriage should be recognized by the church and state.
While almost 84% of the respondents agreed that mixed-race marriage should be recognized both religiously and legally, an additional 6% agreed, but with certain restrictions imposed. Just over 5% of those polled said mixed-race marriage should not be recognized by church and state, and an additional 5% weren’t sure.
Despite being legalized 56 years ago, mixed-race couples still face biases and challenges in an increasingly divided America.
“The latest research shows that 19% of current marriages involve spouses from different racial or ethnic groups” says Dr. Jenni Skyler, PhD, LMFT, CST, and resident sexologist at Adam & Eve. “Sadly, mixed-race marriages face more obstacles than same-race marriages. Ultimately, it’s no one’s business who someone loves or chooses to spend their life with.”
“Adam & Eve encourages adults to explore their sexuality within their own comfort levels and boundaries,” says Chad Davis, director of marketing for Adam & Eve. “We are happy to provide options and accessories for every stage and type of relationship.”
The web-based survey, conducted by an independent third party survey company, of more than 1,000 American adults age 18 and up, was sponsored by Adam & Eve to study sexual preferences and practices.
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