Culture & Inequality Podcast
Seeing Others: Michèle Lamont on The Power of Recognition in a Divided World
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Quick takeaways
- Valuing individuals based on multiple criteria and promoting diversity and dignity is essential for fostering inclusion and hope in society.
- Recognizing the diverse narratives and struggles of individuals, challenging stigmatization, and promoting collective change are crucial in creating a more inclusive society.
Deep dives
Creating New Narratives for Inclusion and Hope
Michelle Amond's new book, Seeing Others, focuses on creating new narratives to foster inclusion and hope in society. The book explores the importance of valuing individuals based on a multiplicity of criteria rather than solely on material success and self-reliance. Amond emphasizes the need to move away from the dominant neoliberal script and towards a society that values diversity and dignity. By studying change makers and Gen Z college students, Amond identifies the power of recognition chains, which involve cultural creators, philanthropists, and knowledge workers working together to promote inclusion. The book challenges prevailing disciplines and ideologies such as psychology and economics, advocating for a sociological perspective that prioritizes understanding social processes and institutional change.
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