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→Atheism, leftism, feminism and racism
Most atheists in the Western World are [[leftist]]s (see: [[Atheism and politics]]). Leftists commonly advocate [[feminism]]. Yet, the leadership of the [[New Atheism]] movement consists solely of white males. Furthermore, atheist leadership in the West is predominately made up of men who have poor leadership skills (See: [[Atheism and women]] and [[Atheism and leadership]]}.<ref>[http://www.salon.com/2013/07/29/five_reasons_there_arent_more_women_in_atheism/ 5 reasons there aren't more women in atheism - Salon]</ref>
Most atheists in the Western World are [[leftist]]s (see: [[Atheism and politics]]). Leftists commonly advocate [[feminism]]. Yet, the leadership of the [[New Atheism]] movement consists solely of white males. Furthermore, atheist leadership in the West is predominately made up of men who have poor leadership skills (See: [[Atheism and women]] and [[Atheism and leadership]]}.<ref>[http://www.salon.com/2013/07/29/five_reasons_there_arent_more_women_in_atheism/ 5 reasons there aren't more women in atheism - Salon]</ref>
[[File:Richard Dawkins pic.jpg|alt=Richard Dawkins|thumbnail|[[Richard Dawkins]] ]]
[[File:Richard Dawkins pic.jpg|alt=Richard Dawkins|thumbnail|[[Richard Dawkins]] ]]
In 2011, Beliefnetnews reported concerning the race and gender of American atheists:
In 2011, Beliefnetnews reported concerning the race and gender of American atheists:
Surveys suggest most atheists are white men. A recent survey of 4,000 members of the Freedom from Religion Foundation found that 95 percent were white, and men comprised a majority.<ref>http://blog.beliefnet.com/news/2011/01/atheists-diversity-woes-have-n.php</ref>}}
Surveys suggest most atheists are white men. A recent survey of 4,000 members of the Freedom from Religion Foundation found that 95 percent were white, and men comprised a majority.<ref>http://blog.beliefnet.com/news/2011/01/atheists-diversity-woes-have-n.php</ref>}}
Furthermore, [[Rebecca Watson]] post [[Elevatorgate]] has received and continues to receive a flood of rape threats (see: Atheism and rape]]).<ref>[http://freethoughtblogs.com/pharyngula/2013/08/06/sikivu-ophelia-and-rebecca-who-says-atheism-lacks-women-stars/ Sikivu, Ophelia, and Rebecca — who says atheism lacks women stars?]</ref>
Also, secular leftists in the West often decry [[racism]], yet the atheist leadership is made up predominantly of white males and racial minorities are underreprentated in atheist community in the Western World (see: [[Western atheism and race]]).
Furthermore, aince WWII atheists/agnostics have been the most vocal proponents of Darwinism.<ref>
Furthermore, aince WWII atheists/agnostics have been the most vocal proponents of Darwinism.<ref>