Steve CoxKonto zweryfikowane

Does mean that it is fluid to a large degree. Certain things like in-group/out-group dynamics are pretty stable, but...

The significance ascribed to race or religion can change a lot. I think as we go race will become more benign as an issue.

Why do so many assume that someone who looks different, or wears their clothes different, *is* different? Different values?

From what I've read, part of it is an evolutionary left-over from tribal days. Primitive groups can be extremely violent to outsiders.

Agreed. But what makes people assume other people in the same country, same language, etc., are "outsiders".

Right. As you've mentioned, in the US this has changed quite a bit in 50 years, but a long way to go. Propaganda slows progress.

Agreed. I believe the bulk of the racists are ignorant and have had minimal exposure to the people they believe they hate. 1/2

And I believe that's a situation we can rectify. But I just don't believe we can do that this way.