Westfield Public Library (Ethel Everhard Memorial)

Social justice for the sensitive soul, how to change the world in quiet ways, Dorcas Cheng-Tozun

eng

Includes bibliographical references (pages 207-227)

no index present

non fiction

Social justice for the sensitive soul

bibliography

1332780011

Dorcas Cheng-Tozun

how to change the world in quiet ways

"Social justice work, we often assume, is raised voices and raised fists. It requires leading, advocating, fighting, and organizing wherever it takes place--in the streets, slums, villages, inner cities, halls of political power, and more. But what does social justice work look like for those of us who don't feel comfortable battling in the trenches? Sensitive souls--including those who consider themselves highly emotional, empathic, or introverted--have much to contribute to bringing about a more just and equitable world. Such individuals are wise, thoughtful, and conscientious; they feel more deeply and see things that others don't. We need their contributions. Yet, sustaining justice work can be particularly challenging for the sensitive, and it requires a deep level of self-awareness, intentionality, and care"--, Amazon.com

Introduction -- Part I: The sensitive soul. The gifts and limitations of sensitivity -- Why the world needs you -- Shedding the activist ideal -- The resilient sensitive -- The value of nonsensitive collaborators -- Part II: Considerations and questions. Pursuing activism as you are -- What : discovering purpose without being confined by it -- Who : sources of great strength or great harm -- When : the long arc of justice in our own lives -- Where : the places and spaces that help us thrive -- Part III: Pathways and possibilities. Your imagination unleashed -- Connectors -- Creatives -- Record keepers -- Builders -- Equippers -- Researchers -- The integrity of you -- Appendix: Your uniquely sensitive self

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How to change the world in quiet ways