How gay men justify their racism on Grindr
- Written by: Christopher T. Conner, Visiting Assistant Professor of Sociology, University of Missouri-Columbia
Grindr allows for anonymity in a way that other dating apps do not.Martin Bureau/AFP via Getty ImagesOn gay dating apps like Grindr, many users have profiles that contain phrases like “I don’t date Black men,” or that claim they are “not attracted to Latinos.” Other times they’ll list races acceptable to them:...