Chasing We-ness - Cultivating Empathy and Leadership in a Polarized World (Hardcover)

As humans, we embrace our individuality, yet we chase the comfort and sense of purpose that comes from being part of a group. Especially timely given our polarized world, Chasing We-ness examines how social media, AI, new leadership styles, and other modern developments affect our state of we-ness. It illuminates how our contemporary identities find expression in both progressive and conservative social movements that foster a sense of we-ness. Embracing the reality that "we're all in this together," the book interrogates our efforts to achieve a state of we-ness that rejects hate, social injustice, and autocratic agendas in the twenty-first century. This book explores why, how, and with what effect we build we-ness into our lives in both healthy and destructive ways. William Marsiglio draws on his expertise as a leading sociologist to explore the motivational forces that inspire a sense of group belonging in intimate groups, civic organizations, thought communities, sports and leisure activities, and work. Promoting initiatives that cultivate mindfulness, empathy, altruism, and leadership, Chasing We-ness proposes essential life skills to empower us, reduce social divisions, strengthen the social fabric, and uplift our spirits as global citizens.

General

Imprint:	University of Toronto Press
Country of origin:	Canada
Release date:	March 2023
First published:	2023
Authors:	William Marsiglio
Dimensions:	234 x 160 x 38mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	496
ISBN-13:	978-1-4875-4477-5
Categories:	Books > Reference & Interdisciplinary > Controversial knowledge > General Books > Social sciences > Psychology > Social, group or collective psychology Books > Reference & Interdisciplinary > Interdisciplinary studies > Cultural studies > Popular culture Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social issues > Political correctness Promotions
LSN:	1-4875-4477-4
Barcode:	9781487544775

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