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> depriving their children of the much-needed contact with a diverse population that builds trust. I think the evidence is that more diversity brings less trus
by kahirsch 13y ago
> depriving their children of the much-needed contact with a diverse population that builds trust.
I think the evidence is that more diversity brings less trust.[1]
[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_D._Putnam#Diversity_and_trust_within_communities https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_D._Putnam#Diversity_and...
- bmelton 13y agoPutnam's data aside, we've seen the Contact Hypothesis show true in regards to homosexuals. Once a pariah, a generation of contact with homosexuals has trended towards acceptance. Also interesting is that in Putnam's hypothesis, the last bullet relating to diversity indicates media influence -- "More time spent watching television and more agreement that 'television is my most important form of entertainment'". I'm interested in Putnam's work though, but I'd like to see if other causes can't be seen as contributing factors. Thanks for the link.