As a 23 year old, I have been lucky to grow up in a world that strives to be equal. However, pretending everyone is on the same level playing field is actually hindering true equality.
What is wrong with acknowledging that someone who is an ethnic minority, female or gay has to work a bit harder in life in comparison to their peers?
Why are we being brainwashed to believe we all have the same chances in life?
Why are we being led to believe that the issues of yesteryear are not a problem today. They are, it is just hidden a little better.
Don't get me wrong we are in a better position culturally, than we were in those days. However, the media is still afraid to tackle the issue of race, gender and sexuality openly and honestly. Things like covert racism are either hard to detect or hard to prove.
Why are we so quick to push these issues under the carpet, compared to 30-40 years ago? Surely talking about the differences faced in society would bring us closer to the concept of equality.