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Bombing Gaza Isn't Fighting Sexual Violence / Heidi Matthews & Tanya Serisier

This Is Hell!

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Trauma and Self-Pity in the 2016 Election

Exploring the emotional trauma experienced during the 2016 US presidential election, this chapter discusses the disappointment of Bernie Sanders' supporters, the betrayal felt by identitarian feminists, and the perpetuation of fear and self-pity among different groups. It contrasts reenacting victimization with real-life adversity and emphasizes the importance of self-reflection in distinguishing between destructive right-wing motives and progressive compassion.

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