Thanks For Asking The Resilience Myth with Soraya Chemaly
Jun 18, 2024
Author Soraya Chemaly challenges the notion of resilience, highlighting its complexities and societal implications. The conversation explores the impact of societal norms on masculinity and the need to redefine resilience beyond perseverance. Critiques on American culture's unwavering optimism and the importance of embracing interdependence for facing challenges are also discussed.
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Resilience: An Interdependence Myth
- The core resilience myth is that it's a personality trait or skill, neglecting its essence in interdependence and mutual care.
- Our culture overemphasizes individualistic strength and grit without acknowledging limits, promoting a toxic ideal.
Resilience and 9/11
- After 9/11, resilience became a national virtue, emphasizing a return to normalcy and hyper-mothering.
- This, coupled with the 2008 economic crisis, solidified resilience as a programmatic aspect of various sectors, ultimately leading to maladaptive models during the pandemic.
Resilience and Personal Responsibility
- The word "resilient" seems to absolve others of responsibility, suggesting the person can handle it alone.
- This reflects America's obsession with personal responsibility and bootstrap mentality.