See posts below yes - this is a real thing. It was controversial until about 10-...

See posts below yes - this is a real thing. It was controversial until about 10-15 years ago. And the effect is bigger if you go back 50-60 years.

What is interesting is that this is news to you.

You would think the media would bring this important news to people's attention. It is as if things are being subtly filtered.