RE: Why Don't We Respect Each Other Anymore?

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cinderclaw.gld in QC Community • 6 days ago

Well, I won't disagree with what you said because desensitization is certainly something current. A difference in seeing what is out there / over reporting could be another. Parenting and education sure a case can be made for that.

However, inequality and injustice? That one is somewhat harder for me to wrap my head around. When I look back in time and the inequality and injustice that was rampant? Slavery in the USA and elsewhere is cruel inequality. The disparity between royalty and serf? The disparity in learning between the church and the commoner? Or the inequality between colonizers (England, Spain, France, etc) and colonies... (Mexico, Philippines, India, Dominican Republic) is brutal. Sure there is inequality now but I would argue it was much worse in times past.

Personally? I think its a collapse in community and faith...at least in Canada. Go back 75 years and faith was a cornerstone of Canadian communities. Communities were also much smaller and close knit. At the very least it was hard to be anonymous in a small village. As faith collapsed and villages turned into cities respect and accountability seem to have taken a nosedive.

Just my quick version.

Thanks for the article :)

6 days ago in QC Community by cinderclaw.gld

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rajpootg 4 days ago

You made a very strong point, and I agree that history has had many worse forms of inequality, like slavery, colonial rule, etc. I would never argue that today’s inequality is worse than those eras.
My point is slightly different: today’s inequality works in more subtle and psychological ways, which still deeply affect social behavior. People may be legally equal, but when large groups feel locked out of opportunities, frustration grows. That frustration can weaken trust in institutions and in one another, which sometimes spills over into anger, resentment, or violence.
I also agree with your idea about the loss of community and faith. In smaller communities, people knew each other, so there was more accountability and respect. In modern cities, anonymity can reduce the social pressure to behave responsibly. So in a way, I think your point actually strengthens mine: when community weakens, and inequality is felt, the sense of shared responsibility declines even faster.
So I think both things matter: modern inequality and weaker community bonds together can increase disrespect and violence.

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cinderclaw.gld 4 days ago

Fair points to be sure and thanks for the response :)

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