Sexual racism refers to the discrimination or prejudice that
people may experience in the sexual or dating realm based on their race or ethnicity. It can manifest as a preference for
people of a certain race or ethnicity, or as a rejection of
people based solely on their race or ethnicity.
Examples of sexual racism might include excluding or rejecting potential partners on dating apps based on their race or ethnicity, expressing a preference for partners of a certain race or ethnicity in dating profiles, or making assumptions or stereotypes about
people based on their race or ethnicity.
Sexual racism can have negative impacts on individuals who experience it, including lower self-esteem, feelings of rejection, and a diminished sense of belonging. It can also contribute to wider issues of racial discrimination and inequality.
"I was shocked to see so many profiles on the
dating app that explicitly stated 'no Asians' or 'whites only' - it's clear evidence of sexual racism in the online
dating world."
"Although he claimed to have no racist beliefs, his preference for
dating only light-skinned women of certain ethnicities was an example of sexual racism."