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Imagination

A Manifesto

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Imagination

By: Ruha Benjamin
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A world without prisons? Ridiculous. Schools that foster the genius of every child? Impossible. Work that doesn't strangle the life out of people? Naive. A society where everyone has food, shelter, love? In your dreams. Exactly.

We have the power to use our imaginations to create a world in which everyone can thrive. But obstacles abound. We have inherited destructive ideas that trap us inside a dominant imagination. Consider how racism, sexism, and classism make hierarchies, exploitation, and violence seem natural and inevitable—but all emerged from the human imagination.

The most effective way to disrupt these deadly systems is to do so collectively. Ruha Benjamin highlights the educators, artists, activists, and many others who are refuting powerful narratives that justify the status quo, crafting new stories that reflect our interconnection, and offering creative approaches to seemingly intractable problems.

Imagination: A Manifesto offers visionary examples and tactics to push beyond the constraints of what we think, and are told, is possible. This book is for anyone who is ready to take to heart Toni Morrison's instruction: "Dream a little before you think."

©2024 Ruha Benjamin (P)2024 HighBridge, a division of Recorded Books
Americas Black & African American Politics & Government Social Classes & Economic Disparity Social Sciences Sociology United States Social justice Dream

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An inspiring read that condenses several important sociological issues into manageable learnings and introduces innovative ethnographic and creative research projects. It maintains a hopeful outlook in the face of such impactful modern sociological injustices. definitely worth a read for anybody working with communities or interested in how change can be brought about using creative thinking and embracing innovation.

fantastic overview of creative innovations to sociological issues

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