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No more heroes : grassroots challenges to the savior mentality / by Jordan Flaherty.

Author/creator Flaherty, Jordan author.
Format Book and Print
Publication Info Chico, California : AK Press, [2016]
Description248 pages ; 21 cm
Subject(s)
Contents The history of saviors -- We are the world, we are the children -- The death of Riad Hamad -- Batman is the problem -- Nicholas Kristof saves the world -- Is Teach for America saving our children? -- The world's oldest excuse for male violence -- Monica Jones versus Dr. Dominique -- Demanding the impossible -- Black Lives Matter -- Decentering privilege.
Abstract "How can we build a better world? And why do so many people with privilege end up making things worse when they try to help? It's called the savior mentality, and Jordan Flaherty finds it in FBI informants, anti-sex-work crusaders, Teach For America corps members, and out-of-touch journalists. No More Heroes celebrates grassroots challenges to these saviors and highlights movements focused on real, systemic change from the Arab Spring to Black Lives Matter." -- Publisher's description
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (pages 211-233) and index.
ISBN9781849352666 paperback
ISBN1849352666 paperback

Available Items

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Joyner General Stacks HM881 .F53 2016 ✔ Available Place Hold