Sociologist Chinyere Osuji interviewed twenty-five married couples in Brazil composed of one Black and one White partner to ask about the practice of whitening. The couples gave the following reasons for marrying their spouse EXCEPT:

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The concept of "whitening" in the context of marriage, particularly in societies with a history of racial mixing and preference for lighter skin, might suggest that skin color could be a factor in marital selection. However, in sociological research, especially when focusing on interracial marriages, the emphasis is often on factors beyond physical appearance, such as intelligence, social skills, and physical beauty, which transcend racial characteristics. The inclusion of skin color as a reason for marriage in this context would be contrary to the purpose of studying interracial marriages to understand social integration and the overcoming of racial prejudices. Therefore, it's logical that skin color, as a reason for these marriages, is the exception among the options provided.

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