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I think this is quite right. But this is even true if the racism is unfounded. The mere illusion that some ethnic groups are low-contributing will weaken the co
by troels 10y ago
I think this is quite right. But this is even true if the racism is unfounded. The mere illusion that some ethnic groups are low-contributing will weaken the cohesion of society. So in this backwards way, racism becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy.
- fdsaaf 10y agoThe way out of this trap is to emphasize the shared identity of people in the country instead of encouraging them to think of themselves as members of distinct ethnic groups within that country. It's for that reason that the identity politics of today's social justice advocates infuriates me. These activists can't see that their divisiveness is actually bringing them further from their goals.
- aaron-lebo 10y agoIt's too bad that you can't voice the opinion that unity is a good thing without getting downvoted or criticized.
- Melchizedek 10y agoAn even simpler way would be to not let countries become multi-ethnic.