Substantive change requires a redistribution of power and resources from "summary" of Winners Take All by Anand Giridharadas
To truly bring about meaningful change, there must be a fundamental shift in the distribution of power and resources within society. This goes beyond simply offering charity or creating social impact initiatives. It requires a reevaluation of who holds power, who has access to resources, and who is marginalized or excluded from decision-making processes. Those who have traditionally held power and wealth must be willing to relinquish some of their privilege in order to create a more equitable society. This means acknowledging the ways in which they have benefited from systems that perpetuate inequality and actively working to dismantle those systems. It also means recognizing the perspectives and experiences of those who have been marginalized and oppressed, and giving them a seat at the table ...
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