Mar 28, 2024

Neutrality Trap: The Danger of Staying Silent

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In this episode, Ken Cloke explained the meaning, history, and principles of neutrality and the dilemma that comes with it.

Referencing Desmond Tutu’s statement that neutrality in situations of injustice aligns with the oppressor, Dr. Cloke submits that neutrality may not always make sense, especially in power-based systems or institutions like dictatorships, power-based couples, families, and workplaces.

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