Redefining notions of bravery and heroism from "summary" of Catch & Kill by Ronan Farrow
The stories we tell ourselves about bravery and heroism are powerful. They shape our understanding of the world and our place in it. For too long, these stories have been dominated by a narrow definition of courage - one that often excludes the experiences of those who have been marginalized or silenced. But in recent years, a new wave of voices has emerged, challenging these old narratives and offering a more expansive vision of what it means to be brave. This new vision of bravery is not about grand gestures or flashy acts of heroism. Instead, it is about the quiet, everyday courage of speaking truth to power, of standing up for what is right even when it is difficult or dangerous. It is about pushing back against systems of oppression and injustice, even when the odds are stacked against you. In this new paradigm, bravery is not about being fearless, but about feeling the fear and doing it anyway. One of the most striking examples of this new kind of bravery can be found in the stories of the women who came forward to accuse powerful men of sexual misconduct. In the face of tremendous pressure and scrutiny, these women chose to speak out, risking their careers, their reputations, and even...
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