racism and homophobia in the U.S.

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wagersmith
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racism and homophobia in the U.S.

Post by wagersmith » Wed 2018-09-12 17:07:19

Would regality theory predict that when a nation feels threatened, there would be a simultaneous increase in racism and homophobia? If so, I'm wondering how to explain the changes that are happening in the U.S. There is an increase acceptance of gay rights, and an increase and racism. I had assumed that regality from an economic downturn was responsible for the increase in racism, but maybe not since there isn't a simultaneous increase in homophobia.
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Re: racism and homophobia in the U.S.

Post by agner » Wed 2018-09-12 18:32:24

Different societies have different scapegoats. Historically, some regal societies have allowed homosexuality, but persecuted other kinds of deviants.
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