Comments on: A Dualistic Approach to Pluralism https://gamingforjustice.com/2017/05/05/a-dualistic-approach-to-pluralism/ A blog of books and tabletop games focusing on inclusion and liberation. Wed, 21 Mar 2018 20:02:10 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: Polarization | Reading and Gaming for Justice https://gamingforjustice.com/2017/05/05/a-dualistic-approach-to-pluralism/#comment-921 Thu, 20 Jul 2017 11:27:00 +0000 http://gamingforjustice.com/?p=9723#comment-921 […] A Dualistic Approach to Pluralism […]

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]]> By: Life of a Female Bibliophile https://gamingforjustice.com/2017/05/05/a-dualistic-approach-to-pluralism/#comment-755 Tue, 09 May 2017 00:16:13 +0000 http://gamingforjustice.com/?p=9723#comment-755 What a powerful discussion!. And I do agree with what your said on the “Us versus them” argument. I see it happening everywhere now and when something trivial or very serious is being discussed. “Your definitely right though about “we must form strong coalitions which includes those folks who need to be welcomed back”. I hope things will change, but I know it will take a lot of time and work.

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]]> By: Zezee https://gamingforjustice.com/2017/05/05/a-dualistic-approach-to-pluralism/#comment-752 Mon, 08 May 2017 12:40:17 +0000 http://gamingforjustice.com/?p=9723#comment-752 Yea. Hurt and feeling unheard and misunderstood.

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]]> By: Akilah https://gamingforjustice.com/2017/05/05/a-dualistic-approach-to-pluralism/#comment-751 Sun, 07 May 2017 23:11:08 +0000 http://gamingforjustice.com/?p=9723#comment-751 Right. There’s a big picture, but intersectionality reminds us that there’s are also lots of little pictures and the big picture people always sweep us “little picture” people under the rug. But the thing is the little pictures are part of the big picture and we’ll keep fighting the exact same fights unless we address the little pictures. So. Yeah.

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]]> By: Brendon https://gamingforjustice.com/2017/05/05/a-dualistic-approach-to-pluralism/#comment-750 Sun, 07 May 2017 14:39:35 +0000 http://gamingforjustice.com/?p=9723#comment-750 Yeah, and I wonder how can I use empathy to help build empathy in those folks. Like the people I know who voted for Trump definitely did so out of privilege and have little to no empathy for those impacted. I do have trouble trying to push a greater understanding on the systemic impact of different communities.

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]]> By: Brendon https://gamingforjustice.com/2017/05/05/a-dualistic-approach-to-pluralism/#comment-749 Sun, 07 May 2017 14:38:06 +0000 http://gamingforjustice.com/?p=9723#comment-749 Can’t stop nodding my head on this one. I definitely am where you are… do I really want certain values in my coalition? The real answer is no. So that means I am not working toward a truly inclusive community. And most days I am okay with that. But what will it take to actually move forward?

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]]> By: Brendon https://gamingforjustice.com/2017/05/05/a-dualistic-approach-to-pluralism/#comment-748 Sun, 07 May 2017 14:36:01 +0000 http://gamingforjustice.com/?p=9723#comment-748 I with you on that. I had an interesting discussion on isolationism a couple of weeks ago and the benefits/harm of this model versus a more inclusive community. Folks seem so hurt presently to even begin to come out of isolation.

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]]> By: Akilah https://gamingforjustice.com/2017/05/05/a-dualistic-approach-to-pluralism/#comment-746 Sat, 06 May 2017 20:21:19 +0000 http://gamingforjustice.com/?p=9723#comment-746 Yeah, this is hard because I absolutely want people fighting on my side but not if they still aren’t interested in confronting underlying causes and are still out for self. I don’t think we should exclude people from the fight either, but, man, we have a long way to go for mutual understanding.

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]]> By: Laila@BigReadingLife https://gamingforjustice.com/2017/05/05/a-dualistic-approach-to-pluralism/#comment-745 Sat, 06 May 2017 17:00:51 +0000 http://gamingforjustice.com/?p=9723#comment-745 I feel like we are becoming a country where there is no nuanced, non-dualistic thinking. Everything is dualistic, which leaves no room for complexity or areas for finding common ground. It’s one reason our political system is so broken. Politicians used to be able to work across the aisle and compromise, be civil and at least try to work together. In reference to your post, I agree, individuals need to do what’s best for their mental health and survival, but long term we need to be able to work together for change. Some people who I know and love who voted for Trump did so out of a number of reasons, and they are not bad people – I feel like they just aren’t aware of their own privilege and how his presidency hurts so many people. I feel like there has to be room to talk with and work with people of different beliefs or our nation won’t survive.

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]]> By: Zezee https://gamingforjustice.com/2017/05/05/a-dualistic-approach-to-pluralism/#comment-744 Sat, 06 May 2017 14:46:57 +0000 http://gamingforjustice.com/?p=9723#comment-744 “In order to truly progress, we must form strong coalitions which includes those folks who need to be welcomed back.”
I agree with you there. I don’t agree with the us vs. them mentality, which is quickly catching on today. When people are ostracized, especially those who are willing to change or accept other views but need more information or validation, we run the risk of forming more opponents and isolating ourselves.

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