A problem with social isolation of groups leads to tension between groups. It is very easy to demonize a group when you have no contact with anyone from that gr

A problem with social isolation of groups leads to tension between groups. It is very easy to demonize a group when you have no contact with anyone from that group. Case in point: Gays in the US. Acceptance of gays an gay marriage has increased DRAMATICALLY over the last decade in the US. Why? It is thought because people are starting to know gay people. Gay people are coming out and becoming visible. When you find out your neighbor or coworker or friend or even child is gay, your views of gays change. Suddenly they aren't the demonized other. In 1993 22% of Americans report having a close friend or family member who is gay. Now? 65%. I also think social isolation leads to radicalization. When you start feeling its US vs THEM. It also leads to a loss of personal freedoms. One isn't free to integrate into a culture that is hostile to them and they lose that freedom of choice of lifestyle. Like it or not, the US is a multi ethnic multi racial multi cultural place. I think even the majorty of countries have minority populations. I don't think isolation of cultures is a good thing for a society.