Challenge the status quo from "summary" of Across That Bridge by John Lewis
To move forward and create positive change, we must be willing to question the way things are and challenge the status quo. This means not accepting the current state of affairs simply because it is the way things have always been done. We must be willing to ask difficult questions, push boundaries, and seek out new possibilities. Challenging the status quo requires courage and a willingness to confront the systems and structures that uphold inequality and injustice. It means standing up to power and speaking out against oppression, even when it is difficult or uncomfortable. It requires a commitment to justice and a belief that a better world is possible. When we challenge the status quo, we are not simply trying to shake things up for the sake of it. We are seeking to create a more just and equitable society, o...
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