

Catherine Liu | The Problem With Trauma Culture | HITW 165
Jan 29, 2025
Catherine Liu, a prominent cultural theorist and author, dives deep into the complexities of trauma culture and its links to the professional-managerial class. She critiques how personal suffering is often commodified, particularly in the context of capitalism. Liu examines historical and contemporary trauma narratives, highlighting the intersection of personal and collective experiences. She also warns against the infantilization in political discourse and advocates for maturity in conversations about trauma, challenging societal norms and the therapeutic industry's limitations.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Navigating Beauty Standards and Feminist Discourse
01:41 • 2min
Class, Trauma, and the Professional Managerial Class
04:01 • 19min
Exploring Trauma: A Cross-Cultural Perspective
22:43 • 1min
The Evolution of Trauma Culture
24:11 • 17min
The Intersection of Trauma and Family Dynamics
41:40 • 3min
Echoes of My Lai: Trauma and Accountability
45:02 • 12min
The Infantilization of Political Discourse and the Call for Maturity
57:26 • 4min
Navigating Emotional Expression in Therapy and Work
01:01:35 • 4min
Establishing Healthy Boundaries in Relationships
01:05:38 • 2min
Challenging Trauma Culture and Neoliberalism
01:07:57 • 14min
The Importance of Aesthetics in Public Discourse
01:21:33 • 4min