Privileged individuals often overlook systemic issues in their pursuit of change from "summary" of Winners Take All by Anand Giridharadas
The powerful, the well-connected, the privileged—these are the ones who often set the agenda for change in our society. They are the ones who have the means and the influence to make a difference, or so they believe. Yet, in their pursuit of change, they often fail to see the bigger picture, the systemic issues that underlie the problems they are trying to solve. They focus on symptoms rather than causes, on Band-Aid solutions rather than long-term, structural change. These privileged individuals, whether they are philanthropists, social entrepreneurs, or thought leaders, tend to approach social problems with a narrow lens. They see poverty, inequality, and injustice as isolated issues that can be addressed through charity, corporate social responsibility, or market-based solutions....
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