Interracial Marriage

[Joseph_ngaruiya]

In my part of the world inter-racial marriages are welcomed. In some regions of the world though they are taboo. I believe they are acceptable and its the differences that we have that make us beautiful. Even when God ordained Adam and Eve to fill the Earth and multiply he did not specify that it has to be strictly between people of the same race did he?

In today's time and age, it is acceptable to be happy with whoever you choose. But there are some countries where tradition is more prioritized than modernization. There, they very much care about the race, color, culture and religion. I think complete acceptance all over the world will never be possible.

I could be naive on this one, but I always thought that race-exclusive marriage is technically and biologically improbable today. Intercultural marriage is more of an issue, but in my opinion, love should transcend race, culture, and even religion.

There is nothing wrong with interracial marriages. Although things are seemingly better now - racism is still present even in today's society as evidenced by issues that continue to make headlines even in the US. In Kalayla's situation being biracial was just one of other factors that contributed to her troubles especially considering the time period of the story.

Interracial relationship and marriage are becoming less controversial for several reasons including, awareness and social political influence. Jeannie doesn't delve into it extensively, but you can see kalaya's insecurities stemming from it.

Kalayla is biracial. What's your viewpoint on interracial marriages, especially in the present day? Do you think it's acceptable? Could it have contributed to the painful experiences that Kalayla goes through?

I'd like to believe that in these modern times interracial marriage is very much acceptable. I think we have all grown out of the beliefs we used to have. Interracial marriage would surely have been met with criticisms and disagreement if it happened decades ago. I have to say though that it may have contributed to Kalayla's problems.

Interracial marriages are not as widely accepted yet as we may have hoped, but we have come a long way from before. This was only possible due to the struggle faced by women like Kalayla.

Indeed love should be the constant here. Today interracial marriages are widely accepted. Different parenting styles compromise the effectiveness of such relationships from baring positive results. The two families may have trouble adjusting to their different cultures. Kalayla is a victim of that as she grows up without a grandmother. Such marriages also trigger an identity crisis. In Jeannie's work, you can see that Kalayla is not in a position to identify herself with the dad or the mum. I also think Kalayla suffers from unnecessary attention because of her color. She's easily identifiable. Lena notices her from the crowd on different occasions, like when she first arrives in the city and when Kalayla interacts with Ray Ray.

[KRFulton]

I also feel that interracial marriages are much more accepted than they were even a few decades ago. It might possibly because I was in a interracial marriage myself for 16+ years. But I never felt any prejudice or bias towards us, or our children. But a great deal of that was most likely greatly due to the area of the country we live in. We live in a largely military affiliated city, and I find that a military lifestyle seems to lend itself to more interracial interactions, and that fosters more acceptance of interracial relationships across the board
If we lived in another part of the country, opinions might be different.

[Asunshine]

Interracial relationship is beautiful and accepted in the modern world today. It's one way to learn other cultures and to be part of it. Kalayla's challenges are not because she's biracial but she also faces other challenges too.

[Krishna veni]

Of course Interracial marriage is acceptable to me. But I don't think Interracial marriage are acceptable in many places. Nowadays color and caste matters in some places which alternatively give difficult and painful experiences but as much as there are people who deny them there are also people who accepts interracial marriages wholeheartedly. If they are surrounded by people who supports them then life becomes easy.

[Sakura19]

Interracial marriages are definitely common nowadays. It has been embraced slowly by the society. Seeing people from different race and culture forming a family offers a chance to know other culture as well. With regards to Kalayla's situation, other factors may have contributed to her hardships.

[Huini Hellen]

The diversity of our world calls for the unity of people from all races in the world. So personally, I would have no problem if I were to get married to any man from any race. We need to get out of the racial-based facades that we hide in. The society that Kalayla was put in by the author presented her multiple issues to deal with, which cannot be solely hinged on her interracial background.

[Standor5865]

Interracial marriages are more accepted in today's society, but it was a factor in this story. Biracial people are not completely accepted in some places yet.

[Adu Boahene]

Everything is changing in our modern age. It seems that interracial marriages have become a normality. Nothing too absurd like in the olden ages. But even so, not everyone is as open minded. So it might have been a factor, as the people won't be that ready to offer help to Kalayla for she wasn't a part of them.

[Eutoc]

Interracial marriage should actually be a norm. We currently live in a connected world, there should be much disparity between race. I believe geographical landmarks were a thing in the ancient times because it was quite substantial to easily connect with people in different locale.

[ciecheesemeister]

Of course it's acceptable. We are all human. Sadly, Maureen's parents reflect what all too many people still believe: that the color of a person's skin determines their worth.
Everyone feels the effects of their heritage. Sadly, people of mixed race are often made to feel bad for who they are. It is shameful that this sort of thing still goes on.

[shamayelnur]

interracial marriage should definitely be accepted in my opinion. Anyway, i believe it has been more normalized than earlier. and, I don't think Kalayla's hardship was dominated by the factor of her being biracial. I feel Kalayla suffered most for the lack of her father. And, I feel it was equally hard for her mother too

[Faithy_Goody_Star]

Unlike in earlier years, interracial marriages are more accepted in recent years. This, of course, does not invalidate the fact that there is still some form of bias lurking in the hearts of many in this present dispensation with regard to interracial marriage. As much as this might have contributed to the hardships experienced by Kalayla, I wouldn't say this is the only reason. In fact, I believe that the lack of adequate finances was a major factor here.

[Joseph_ngaruiya]

interracial marriage should definitely be accepted in my opinion. Anyway, i believe it has been more normalized than earlier. and, I don't think Kalayla's hardship was dominated by the factor of her being biracial. I feel Kalayla suffered most for the lack of her father. And, I feel it was equally hard for her mother too

Indeed, most of Kalayla's problems did not stem from her interracial background. Maureen is the one that suffered a big blow after being disowned and chased from her native home. With the current normalization of interracial marriages, people are coming into terms to accept the differences and embrace the diversity of the cultures.

[Joseph_ngaruiya]

Of course it's acceptable. We are all human. Sadly, Maureen's parents reflect what all too many people still believe: that the color of a person's skin determines their worth.
Everyone feels the effects of their heritage. Sadly, people of mixed race are often made to feel bad for who they are. It is shameful that this sort of thing still goes on.

Comparatively, today it is on the lower end. Racial discrimination is declining with an increase in the sensitization of its effects. Jeannie portrays this idea by using Lena as a character who doesn't discriminate Kalayla for her background or status.

[Joseph_ngaruiya]

Interracial marriage should actually be a norm. We currently live in a connected world, there should be much disparity between race. I believe geographical landmarks were a thing in the ancient times because it was quite substantial to easily connect with people in different locale.

Although time has passed and so much is changing in this technological era, the issue of disputing interracial marriages hasn't been faced out completely. There are still communities that believe, just like Maureen's mum did, that the blacks should stay where they belong, and if you ever have to work for them, you be polite, but don't you think about being something else. I was happy to notice that Jeannie twisted the presumed outcome of who Maureen could have been after being raised by her mother with such ideologies.