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."