is america more racist than it was during and before the civil rights movements
if so how did that happen?
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CopperCicada · M
This is a tricky question.
There is a cognitive bias at play at all times.
When we become aware of something we tend to think that things are ever pervasive simply because we are suddenly aware and focused on them.
If we look at global statistics, it is certainly a more peaceful and civilized world. Despite all of its problems.
I think America seems more racist now. It isn't, we're just more aware of it because of racist language and actions in the news and the fact that racist attitudes are more relaxed and open. But a different social and political climate-- they'd still be there. Just hidden.
There is a cognitive bias at play at all times.
When we become aware of something we tend to think that things are ever pervasive simply because we are suddenly aware and focused on them.
If we look at global statistics, it is certainly a more peaceful and civilized world. Despite all of its problems.
I think America seems more racist now. It isn't, we're just more aware of it because of racist language and actions in the news and the fact that racist attitudes are more relaxed and open. But a different social and political climate-- they'd still be there. Just hidden.