Thread by @KanekoaTheGreat

#1 Look at the increase of news articles mentioning "white privilege," "systemic racism," "diversity and inclusion," and "unconscious bias."

How does the media's focus on identity politics and critical race theory contribute to the division and polarization of society?

#2 Look at the increase in the number of news articles mentioning "whiteness," "intersectionality," "critical race theory," and "diversity training."

#3 Look at the increase in the number of New York Times articles mentioning "discrimination," "social justice," "people of color," and "racism."

#4 Look at the increase in the number of New York Times articles mentioning "political correctness," "diversity," "police brutality," and "transgender."

H/T @ZachG932

#5 For the better part of the last four decades, the issue of racism was not considered by the vast majority of Americans as the most critical problem facing the country.

#6 Between 2011 and 2019, the New York Times and the Washington Post increased their usage of the words "racist," "racists," and "racism" by over 700% and nearly 1,000%, respectively.

tabletmag.com/sections/news/…

#7 In 2011, just 35% of white liberals thought racism in the United States was “a big problem,” according to national polling.

By 2015, this figure had ballooned to 61% and further still to 77% in 2017.

#8 In 2006, 45% of white Democrats and 41% of white Republicans knew someone they considered racist.

By 2015, this increased to 64% for white Democrats but remained 41% for white Republicans.

Notably, the % decreased among black & hispanic Democrats during the same period.

#9 Between 2013 and 2019, the New York Times and the Washington Post increased their usage of the terms "systemic racism," "structural racism," and "institutional racism" by roughly 1,000%.

#10 Between 2013 and 2019, the New York Times and the Washington Post increased their usage of "white privilege" and "racial privilege" by 1,200% and nearly 1,500%, respectively.

#11 Between 2013 and 2021, positive views on race relations in the United States sharply declined from 69% to 38% for black and white adults.

Why does the media promote identity politics and critical race theory if it divides and polarizes society?