“Most of us live in neighborhoods that are segregated by race and income. Our politics reflect those boundaries. People who are educated don’t talk to people who are not. People who are religious don’t talk to people who are not. If we’re spending most of our time with people who look like us, think like us, talk like us, love like us - and learn like us - then we should consider that a problem and do something about it.”
— Michelle Obama
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Simplified Meaning:
People often live and interact within groups that are quite similar to them, whether that's based on income, race, education level, or beliefs. For example, someone who has a college degree might rarely talk to someone who didn't finish high school. This separation affects our understanding and attitudes towards others. It creates a divide where people don’t understand or relate to those who are different from them. Because of this, our communities and political views become more divided. To improve this, we should actively seek out and engage with people who are different from us. This can help us understand various perspectives and reduce divisions in society.
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