At the end of her research Childs writes, “ My research is not a celebration of interracial marriage or even a suggestion that we should work to get others to marry interracially. It is, however a critique of the opposition against interracial relationships, primarily because it is based in the larger racism and racial inequality that permeates our society. Through the radicalized words and actions of others to black-white couples, it is clear that race still divides us. Rather than advocate color-blindness, ignoring race or allowing others to ignore it, and hoping it will go away…” (Childs 194). Even though it is the 21st century, people still follow the image of the past. It hard for me to understand way people feel this way. I mean know that it is impossible for everyone in the world to get along but to continue to discriminate against each other because of color is ridicules.
Childs goes on to say, “ Change should begin by interrogating ourselves, and the role each of us plays in the construction and maintenance of racial boundaries. We need to revisit the ideas that have become so customary…”(Childs 193). This statement is true because if people don’t change for themselves them how would it possible for the world to change its views on race. I noticed that I let go of the so-called “norm” of society because it not going to lead me anywhere thinking like that. “ I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character”. This ways one of the many things Martin Luther King Jr., dreamed for the future because he wanted change he was tired of the out ways society treated people. It’s the 21st century and King’s dream is still not nearly achieved. “ There are many more stories to be told and any number of perspectives to be uncovered”(Childs 194). This is how Childs concluded with her research; I believe that society will become better and the future and mixed unions will be the hope for the future.
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I believe the society we live it will proceed to improve. We do need people to let go of the "norm" for what people used to be, in order to improve. Too many people are still holding what I would call a grudge. I'm not saying they dont have a good reason but things have changed and it needs to be let go to see the road ahead. The future of interracial couples I feel will soon be one of acceptance.
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