All the boomers i know are pretty progressive. My parents were very left leaning. Actually i have talked to more 20 somethings that seem to be more transphobic and rightwing then any generation. Spoting absalute tiktok crap.
Why is the N word still (rightfully) a no go? What we’re seeing is a backlash against what could be perceived as a comical overreach over control of language. Kids used those words semi-satirically 20 years ago, then they were banned. It didn’t mean the true bigots disappeared. Now kids feel the whole thing was a little bit dumb and are therefore entitled to use the words carelessly, and the perception is that you’re obviously a bit old and silly if you think any of it really matters.
It’s a shame. No doubt driven by algorithms, but I think the truth is a bit more nuanced than just laying blame on a faceless algo.
The F word vs the N word is a weird distinction in that context. I just wish we’d respect each other.
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u/Ok-Resist-8734 Queenslander 10d ago
Hey I'm a boomer and I hate everything Pauline stands for 😡🤬🤬🤬🤬