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Empathy, Sympathy, and Charlie Kirk. Plus, Erika Alexander and the Legacy of ‘Living Single.’

Higher Learning with Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay

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Empathy vs. Sympathy in Politics

This chapter explores the critical distinctions between empathy and sympathy, especially in the context of political discourse and marginalized communities. The speakers highlight the societal misunderstandings surrounding these concepts and emphasize the unifying power of empathy as opposed to the divisive nature of sympathy.

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