Miscegenation

Miscegenation (/mɪˌsɛdʒɪˈneɪʃən/) is the mixing of different racial groups with marriage, relationship, sexual relations, and procreation. The word miscegenation has been used since the 19th century. It is often the name given to describe interracial marriage, interracial dating and interracial sex. In the past, it has been used to describe the study of human race mixtures.

Today, the use of the phrase is considered outdated and offensive.

See Also

References

  1. 1 2 "Miscegenation: Definition of Miscegenation at Dictionary.com". Retrieved 31 January 2010.
  2. ↑ Aikman, K. B. (1 October 1933). "Race mixture". The Eugenics Review. 25 (3): 161–166. PMC 2985265. PMID 21260095.
  3. ↑ Downing, Karen; Nichols, Darlene; Webster, Kelly (2005). Multiracial America: A Resource Guide on the History and Literature of Interracial Issues. Lanham, Maryland: Scarecrow Press. p. 9. ISBN 0-8108-5199-7.