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Discover the powerful insights in 'Respect', an essential read for anyone seeking to understand the erosion of respect in our society. This compelling book by Héritier Lumumba and published by Monash University Publishing in 2021, delves into disturbing instances of disrespect in contemporary Australian culture. From the derogatory name-calling within sports teams to the dismissive treatment of women in politics, the authors explore how respect has been overshadowed by disrespectful behavior. This book encourages readers to reflect on how such attitudes can undermine the very fabric of our civil society. It asks crucial questions: When did respect become a rarity? How did we come to accept the degradation of our shared humanity? 'Respect' is not just a critique; it's a call to action, urging us to reclaim empathy and consideration as cornerstones of our daily interactions. By examining various examples, including political discourse and media narratives, this book highlights the necessity of respect in fostering a healthy and inclusive community. Perfect for readers interested in social issues, culture, and ethics, 'Respect' invites us to ponder the role of respect in shaping our collective future. Available as a brand new copy, ISBN: 9781922464576, and with free shipping on orders, enjoy this meaningful exploration of a topic that affects us all. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781922464576
Year: 2021
Publisher: Monash University Publishing
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When HĂ©ritier Lumumba’s Collingwood teammates called him â€Chimp’, it showed a lack of respect. When the Prime Minister referred to Brittany Higgins by her first name in parliament, it showed a lack of respect. When senator Bill Heffernan referred to then prime minister Julia Gillard as â€deliberately barren’, it showed a lack of respect. When the federal government refused permission to fly the Indigenous flag in the Senate, it showed a lack of respect. When Bettina Arndt defended a 56-year-old man who had repeatedly raped fifteen-year-old Grace Tame, now the 2021 Australian of the Year, it showed a lack of respect. So when did respect disappear? When did we agree to abandon our respect for expertise, for other people’s experience and history, for the boundaries between the personal and the public, for facts as well as feelings? In a civil society, respect is a fundamental principle. Should the government of the day legislate respect? Should it lead the community or follow it? Victorian MP Jill Hennessey, in a passionate argument, exhorts us to reclaim the empathy that respect depends on.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781922464576
Year: 2021
Publisher: Monash University Publishing
Description:
When HĂ©ritier Lumumba’s Collingwood teammates called him â€Chimp’, it showed a lack of respect. When the Prime Minister referred to Brittany Higgins by her first name in parliament, it showed a lack of respect. When senator Bill Heffernan referred to then prime minister Julia Gillard as â€deliberately barren’, it showed a lack of respect. When the federal government refused permission to fly the Indigenous flag in the Senate, it showed a lack of respect. When Bettina Arndt defended a 56-year-old man who had repeatedly raped fifteen-year-old Grace Tame, now the 2021 Australian of the Year, it showed a lack of respect. So when did respect disappear? When did we agree to abandon our respect for expertise, for other people’s experience and history, for the boundaries between the personal and the public, for facts as well as feelings? In a civil society, respect is a fundamental principle. Should the government of the day legislate respect? Should it lead the community or follow it? Victorian MP Jill Hennessey, in a passionate argument, exhorts us to reclaim the empathy that respect depends on.