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Will racism die out with the Baby Boomers?

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Furret Mon 20-Jul-20 16:07:37

Just reflecting that the majority of racists I come across seem to be of my own generation. The young folks I know seem much more open-minded, tolerant, multicultural (I’m struggling to find the exact word).

The exception of course are the Tommy Robinson Mob, but luckily they are in a different league.

So will racism die out, in the UK and the US at least, with demise of the Baby Boomers? Or is it perhaps true that we become less tolerant as we age? Or is it something that will always be with us given our propensity for tribalism?

Lots of questions I know.

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Furret Tue 21-Jul-20 15:52:09

hello flopen. Busy telling people how to post again. It's very telling who clearly understood and who chose not to.

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Madgran77 Tue 21-Jul-20 18:17:44

*I think a lot of people would say that only white people can be racist because only white people have power.
Yes, I know it's nonsense, but that is a fairly common response to what you've said.*

There is a difference between racism and prejudice!

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flopen Tue 21-Jul-20 18:53:09

I think the issue is between personal and institutional racism madgran

Wee furret all I 'm saying is that, if you think posters aren't answering your posts properly, perhaps you should look at how you're posting. HTH.

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Madgran77 Tue 21-Jul-20 19:41:35

Yup ...personal is prejudice!

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