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Will racism die out with the Baby Boomers?

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AGAA4 Mon 20-Jul-20 16:18:05

It may not die out but I believe/hope it will lessen

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Calendargirl Mon 20-Jul-20 16:15:02

I don’t know if it will die out, but I think it will greatly improve as time goes by.

When I was young, we very rarely saw non-white people in our rural area, there was no one of colour in my primary school, and very few at secondary school.

Our grandchildren live in a much more multi-cultural society, and just accept it, which is good.

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MawB Mon 20-Jul-20 16:09:59

I fear it didn’t start with the “Boomers” and it is unlikely to end with them, human nature bring what it is, but we do have a responsibility to see that future generations are educated and encouraged in liberal and humanitarian thinking.

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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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