Emsworth
Junior Chimp
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« on: December 27, 2005, 11:01:46 PM » |
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I think that segregation is likely, but not inevitable. People tend to be biased against various groups, and often refuse to associate with them. This bigotry could be based on religion, race, social class, or several other factors.
In a free society (i.e., a society that recognizes individual freedom), the likelihood of segregation arising will tend to be lower. For most people, a desire for money outweighs bigotry. Segregation-based policies cost businesses money; most business owners would prefer to have greater profits, than to exhibit bias toward some of their customers. Thus, the possibility of institutionalized segregation is reduced in a free market. Normally, segregation becomes firmly entrenched due to the policies of bigoted governments.
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