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Systems of oppression must be dismantled from "summary" of The Moment of Lift by Melinda French Gates
The systems that keep people down are like giant walls. They loom over us, casting shadows that stretch far and wide. They are built on deep foundations of prejudice and inequality, reinforced over time through laws, customs, and beliefs. These systems are like invisible hands, shaping our lives and limiting our potential. They dictate who gets to thrive and who must struggle just to survive. But these systems are not set in stone. They are not untouchable. They are man-made, created by people, and thus can be dismantled by people. It takes courage, determination, and collective action to tear down these walls brick by brick. It requires us to challenge the status quo, to question the norms that have been handed down to us, and to demand change. Dismantling systems of oppression means recognizing that injustice is not a natural state of being but a result of human actions. It means ...
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