Daily Utah Chronicle: Mormons Discuss Racial Inequality
Originally posted on DarronSmith.com on 2004-09-24
Excerpt from Daily Utah Chronicle
"Mormons try to excuse the racial discourse that goes on within their society, and that, to me, is very troubling," said Darron Smith, a BYU professor in the education, culture and society department.
However, Smith also said the racist mentalities some Mormons hold are typical of most of the American population.
"Mormons are no more prejudiced or racist than anyone else in the country...the notions and representations Mormons in Utah have of minorities in Utah come from socially constructed representations they see on TV," he said.
www.dailyutahchronicle.com/news/2003/01/15/News/Mormons.Discuss.Racial.Inequality-345480.shtml
Excerpt from Daily Utah Chronicle
"Mormons try to excuse the racial discourse that goes on within their society, and that, to me, is very troubling," said Darron Smith, a BYU professor in the education, culture and society department.
However, Smith also said the racist mentalities some Mormons hold are typical of most of the American population.
"Mormons are no more prejudiced or racist than anyone else in the country...the notions and representations Mormons in Utah have of minorities in Utah come from socially constructed representations they see on TV," he said.
www.dailyutahchronicle.com/news/2003/01/15/News/Mormons.Discuss.Racial.Inequality-345480.shtml
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