A study on racial preferences of online daters provides some interesting findings. Based on profile-searching criteria set by Yahoo! Personals users, a case study reveals that gender plays an important role in interracial preferences. Asian American men are the least preferred mate for Caucasian women and African American women are least preferred by Caucasian men. Researchers say that "the stereotypical images of masculinity and femininity shape dating choices" and are a contributing factor.
