About the book
How multiracial people navigate the complexities of race and love
In the United States, more than seven million people claim to be multiracial, or have racially mixed heritage, parentage, or ancestry. In The Colors of Love, Melinda A. Mills explores how multiracial people navigate their complex—and often misunderstood—identities in romantic relationships.
Drawing on sixty interviews with multiracial people in interracial relationships, Mills explores how people define and assert their racial identities both on their own and with their partners. She shows us how similarities and differences in identity, skin color, and racial composition shape how multiracial people choose, experience, and navigate love.
Mills highlights the unexpected ways in which multiracial individuals choose to both support and subvert the borders of race as individuals and as romantic partners. The Colors of Love broadens our understanding about race and love in the twenty-first century.
Editions of The Colors of Love
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9781479802401
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781479802418
- EBook
- ISBN 9781479802425
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How multiracial people navigate the complexities of race and love
In the United States, more than seven million people claim to be multiracial, or have racially mixed heritage, parentage, or ancestry. In The Colors of Love, Melinda A. Mills explores how multiracial people navigate their complex—and often misunderstood—identities in romantic relationships.
Drawing on sixty interviews with multiracial people in interracial relationships, Mills explores how people define and assert their racial identities both on their own and with their partners. She shows us how similarities and differences in identity, skin color, and racial composition shape how multiracial people choose, experience, and navigate love.
Mills highlights the unexpected ways in which multiracial individuals choose to both support and subvert the borders of race as individuals and as romantic partners. The Colors of Love broadens our understanding about race and love in the twenty-first century.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Colors of Love about?
How multiracial people navigate the complexities of race and love
In the United States, more than seven million people claim to be multiracial, or have racially mixed heritage, parentage, or ancestry. In The Colors of Love, Melinda A. Mills explores how multiracial people navigate their complex—and often misunderstood—identities in romantic relationships.
Drawing on sixty interviews with multiracial people in interracial relationships, Mills explores how people define and assert their racial identities both on their own and with their partners. She shows us how similarities and differences in identity, skin color, and racial composition shape how multiracial people choose, experience, and navigate love.
Mills highlights the unexpected ways in which multiracial individuals choose to both support and subvert the borders of race as individuals and as romantic partners. The Colors of Love broadens our understanding about race and love in the twenty-first century.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in The Colors of Love?
Society and Social Sciences > Sociology and anthropology > Sociology > Sociology: family, kinship and relationships
Where can I read a sample of The Colors of Love?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781479802401
How long is The Colors of Love and how many pages does it have?
The Colors of Love has 312 page(s)
Who is/are the Author/s of the book The Colors of Love?
Melinda A. Mills
Who is the Publisher of the book The Colors of Love?
NYU Press
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
The Colors of Love is available as hardcover(ISBN 9781479802401) and paperback(ISBN 9781479802418) and ebook(ISBN 9781479802425)
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