Interrogating Complicity
KPFA - Against the Grain
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Understanding Complicity: Examining its Complexities and Implications
This chapter delves into the concept of complicity and its various dimensions, including its historical development, examples in different contexts such as racism and sexual harassment, challenges in demanding apologies, and the flaws of labeling someone as complicit. It also discusses complicity within the realm of criminal law, exploring the intent and causation behind it, as well as the shortcomings of accomplice liability. Additionally, the chapter examines how complicity relates to personal responsibility, societal intervention, and the impact of social movements.
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