Bell Hooks…move from emphasis on personal lifestyle issues toward creating political paradigms and radical models of social change that emphasize collective as well as individual change.
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The pursuit of personal wealth and possessions is the root of most problems in our society. Social justice issues, for example, are often explored not in relation to how to create a world in which all people share equally in the wealth of the planet but rather in terms of helping people live better lives within their own communities. Likewise, issues such as poverty, hunger and homelessness are often considered not so much economic issues but rather issues of helping people find a way to lead a good life. The fundamental idea is that many of our social problems, including global warming and the challenge of ending war, can be best addressed by working collectively on a global scale to create new ways to support the welfare and happiness of people around the world. The idea is that while we can all make changes in how we live our lives, personal choices should never be allowed to take precedence over global change.
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