EPISODE · Mar 16, 2021 · 6 MIN
Are Ethnicity Filters on Dating Apps Problematic, or Necessary?
from Audio Stories by The Spill · host The Spill
For those who have gone through the slightly painful task of filling in their likes and dislikes, choosing photos with the perfect lighting, and getting ready to be scrutinised with one flick of the thumb, creating a dating profile is a memorable process. But one particular aspect that has sparked sustained controversy is the ‘ethnicity filter’, where people can both place their ethnicity on their profile and filter out ethnicities in their matches. Author: Asyia Iftikhar Category: LIFE Listen to the full story, or read it online - also available in Easy Read.
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For those who have gone through the slightly painful task of filling in their likes and dislikes, choosing photos with the perfect lighting, and getting ready to be scrutinised with one flick of the thumb, creating a dating profile is a memorable process. But one particular aspect that has sparked sustained controversy is the ‘ethnicity filter’, where people can both place their ethnicity on their profile and filter out ethnicities in their matches. Author: Asyia Iftikhar Category: LIFE Listen to the full story, or read it online - also available in Easy Read.
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Are Ethnicity Filters on Dating Apps Problematic, or Necessary?
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