Sixth & I LIVE Amy Chua, Author and Yale Law School Professor, with J.D. Vance
Mar 2, 2018
In a compelling discussion, Amy Chua, a Yale Law School professor and author known for her insights into tribalism and parenting, joins J.D. Vance. They dive into the roots of tribalism in America, examining its impact on identity politics and foreign policy. Personal anecdotes reveal the cultural alienation felt by authors from diverse backgrounds and the role of mentorship in overcoming challenges. Chua critiques the complexities of intersectionality, maternal influence, and the emotional drivers behind voting behavior, especially highlighted during the 2016 election.
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Amy Encouraged J.D.'s Memoir
- Amy Chua met J.D. Vance on his first day at Yale Law School and they bonded over shared outsider feelings and views.
- Amy encouraged J.D. to write his own story, which led to his book, "Hillbilly Elegy," starting from an email exchange in 2011.
Innate Human Tribalism
- Humans are biologically tribal from an early age, favoring their own group even without reason.
- Group loyalty often overrides facts, causing us to view others through our tribe's lens.
Blindness to Ethnic Group Dynamics
- The U.S. has been blind to ethnic group conflicts because democracy was assumed to unify diverse groups.
- Native tribal affiliations often trump national identity in many global conflicts, a fact overlooked by many Americans.