You have said this all so much better than I did! Yes to this! I think where I work (university) has so many specific social groups it has sort of forced that a bit...it isn't even blacks all together, Asians all together, it's Greeks together, iranians together etc etc. Sure, we will have lunch together in the canteen but in terms of socialising, it's very divided. But as I said, I do think the whole society thing doesn't help as they'll have nights for everything bar us so of course you'll make friends in that group if you're getting pissed together on a society night out. I don't think it's a case of safety or lack there of. Even within our ' white friend group, there is a pull towards mates from a shared location... Irish together, Scots together.its nothing sinister or worth reading into, just shared interests, experience etc.
Anyway... Back to satc indeed! I agree. I don't want a lesson in what's pc, an ideal world or a box ticking exercise, I want designer clothes, silly storylines, who is shagging who and a bit of fun. That's what satc is and always should be!
I am so excited for the new one I spite of the very obvious additions. I hope it's not too cringe