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Old 11-09-2012, 11:47 PM   #105
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Originally Posted by dixie View Post
I think, therein lies the issue. Using the video for example: Say this privileged white youngster only associates/hangs out with other privileged white youngsters. Knowing youth, I know that most will not research these things on their own. So, who will educate them? (Theoretically.) That, I believe, is the issue that perpetuates the cycle. If they do not have someone willing to say, "hey, did you know...", then they will continue to latch on without that knowledge/regard.
I think it is up to all of us to educate the youth, they should also take some classes in Sociology, Cultural Anthropology.
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