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What does it mean?
The author believes fighting antisemitism requires also fighting Jewish chauvinism, as they are linked.
In plain terms
Fight antisemitism and Jewish chauvinism together.
What can you take from it?
Prejudice often exists in opposing forms simultaneously.

Where it applies

  • social advocacy
  • community dialogue
  • education

Putting it to work

  • address multiple biases
  • promote inclusive dialogue

Questions to consider

  • How are biases interconnected?
  • Can we fight one without the other?

Another view

Linking the two may oversimplify complex social dynamics.

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