Interesting study contrasting class and racism….
An interesting view from Author Robert D. Putnam on inequalities in American society and the economy. Putnam believes that racism isn’t the major impediment to economic mobility in the country anymore – class is. And as far as that goes he may be correct. However, in weighing whether racism is an issue – a lot depends on just what you define as “racism”. The conservative view of that is “we aren’t hanging you from trees and burning down your homes anymore – so there is no racism”. Of course to anyone else with an IQ above freezing water – racism is a lot more nuanced that just physical acts of depravity. I mean – just because you aren’t shooting me – doesn’t mean you aren’t trying to kill me with a knife.
Robert Putnam: Class Now Trumps Race as the Great Divide in America
Robert D. Putnam, author of Bowling…
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Good article. But allow me to say, that this is only a diversion. True racism lies within the system of white supremacy.
Whites are so darn clever! They “create” these tactics as a distraction.