Dogmatism In Social Justice Movements

Dogmatism In Social Justice Movements

WBEZ brings you fact-based news and information. Sign up for our newsletters to stay up to date on the stories that matter.
What  happen s to people who believe in social justice, but are nevertheless shunned  by the leaders of certain movements not being radical  enough ? A new article in  Catalyst Wedding Magazine says it just alienates people, and doesn’t do much for actually attaining justice. “Scrolling through my news feed sometimes feels like sliding into a pew to be blasted by a fragmented, frenzied sermon”  writes, Frances Lee, a queer Chinese-American designer, cultural studies scholar, and trans activist. This, despite being committed to the very same justice and liberation Lee’s friends avow. Lee says social justice movements need just a bit more compassion  and humility, especially with people learning about an issue for the first time. Lee joins  Worldview f or a discussion about how social justice movements can be less dogmatic and more inclusive.