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"Powerarchy: Understanding The Psychology Of Oppression For Social Transformation" By Melanie Joy

WAMC Northeast Public Radio | By Joe Donahue
Published December 2, 2020 at 10:50 AM EST
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Melanie Joy, PhD, EdM, is a Harvard-educated psychologist, international speaker, and organizational and relationship coach.

In her newest book, "Powerarchy: Understanding the Psychology of Oppression for Social Transformation" Joy examines the common underlying psychology that drives all oppressive systems and enables abusive interpersonal dynamics.

Originally aired December 2019.

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