In our talk on Thursday, a rather long discussion commenced about how those of different ages view issues of race. Those of younger generations tend to view race as being more of an economic issue rather than one based on discrimination. Most people in the class are of a young generation, being around 20. Being a political science major, I have heard in several classes that the younger a person is, the more liberal and open to ideas that person is. I have a question for those in the class of an older generation. Would you think that the younger generation is more optimistic with the ideas of race because we are idealistic or is it naivete? If you ask my parents, they tell me all the time that I am simply being naive.
I agree with what was stated in class about everyone having an equal chance in this country. Yes there may be some instances of racial discrimination, but for the most part, I believe that economic factors are more relevant in this day and age. Now while I say that, I do believe that there is still discrimination and issues to overcome.
Staci Becker- Post #8
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