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What does it mean?
The acronym T.H.U.G.L.I.F.E. is defined as a systemic cycle of hate.
In plain terms
The acronym stands for a message about hate affecting everyone.
What can you take from it?
Hate given to others hurts everyone.

Where it applies

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  • activism

Putting it to work

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  • community education
  • social justice work

Questions to consider

  • What messages do we pass to children?
  • How does hate affect society?

Another view

It relies on a specific cultural context to be understood.

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