Question

The US society has experienced multiple large-scale protests, riots, shootings and other incidents in the past year, reflecting the deep divisions and conflicts in the US society. Racial discrimination, political polarization, wealth gap, gun violence and other issues have not been effectively resolved, and the new president Biden also faces strong opposition and distrust from the Republicans and the public.

Answer 1

The United States feels roiled by polarization, and the philanthropic world is seized with debates about what to do. Some scholars claim that Americans are so polarized they are on the brink of civil war. Other polls suggest that voters agree on plenty of policies and that polarization is an illusion. Some philanthropists call for pluralism and civility, while others lean into activism, believing polarization is a byproduct of change toward a more just world. So, is the United States polarized or not? If it is, what is causing the polarization and what are its consequences? Should polarization be solved or tolerated?