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What does it mean?
The oppressed must unite to create a new system that counters the oppressors' habits.
In plain terms
The oppressed need to work together to change the system.
What can you take from it?
Unite with others to change unjust systems.

Where it applies

  • activism
  • organizing
  • social reform

Putting it to work

  • join movements
  • build coalitions

Questions to consider

  • Who are you united with?
  • What system needs changing?

Another view

Unity among the oppressed can be difficult to achieve.

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