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In reply to the discussion: Black America is getting screwed: Shocking new study highlights the depths of economic disparities [View all]ismnotwasm
(41,992 posts)19. Now we're getting somewhere
So, at least a three pronged approach, keep racial issues front and center, addressing the greater income disparities, (there are a number of ways to do this) while continuing the fight for general economic justice. For women and Women of Color getting the ERA passed for instance. Interestingly, during the fight in the '80's to ratify the ERA, one of the RW pundit-type objections is that if passed it would open the door to Gay marriage.
This is a case of social justice driving economic justice.
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Black America is getting screwed: Shocking new study highlights the depths of economic disparities [View all]
ismnotwasm
Jun 2015
OP
Your responses baffle me. There is virtually no connection between them and the broader context
Romulox
Jun 2015
#5
It's also how the discussion has been "bifurcated in unnecessary ways." It's quoted *in your OP*. nt
Romulox
Jun 2015
#10
But you seem to disagree with it, or, disagree with the people who agree with it. Confusing. nt
Romulox
Jun 2015
#13
And why economic justice and social justice are one in the same. The so-called "conflict" is bogus.
Romulox
Jun 2015
#16
How do you propose addressing institutionalized racism and economic injustice?
ismnotwasm
Jun 2015
#17
I don't claim to have all the answers. I just know we need to do both or it's ultimately futile. nt
Romulox
Jun 2015
#18
You mean the culture white music execs commercialized and made a fortune from?
LittleBlue
Jun 2015
#29