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About this quote

What does it mean?
Jamison notes that those who are offended often fail to see others' offenses.
In plain terms
Being marginalized does not guarantee empathy for others.
What can you take from it?
Suffering does not automatically create solidarity.

Where it applies

  • activism
  • social justice

Putting it to work

  • advocacy
  • dialogue

Questions to consider

  • How do you build empathy with others?

Another view

Shared struggle often does build bonds between groups.

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