U Of I Researcher Unveils Disturbing Findings On Racism In Dating Apps

Racism In Dating Apps: Young Black guys who use dating apps to find love are deeply affected by racism. Breakthrough research by University of Illinois, Assistant Professor of Social Work Ryan Wade examines racism on gay dating apps. Wade studies the psychological effects of racism on LGBT Black males.
Wade's study used the term Racialized Sexual Discrimination (RSD) to define these applications' racism. RSD, a subtype of sexual racism, refers to online dating favoring whiteness and Euro-centric...