Powerarchy: The Psychology of Oppression – Dr. Melanie Joy

In her new book, “Powerarchy: Understanding the Psychology of Oppression for Social Transformation,” Harvard-educated psychologist Melanie Joy examines the common underlying psychology that drives all forms of oppression—a psychology that stems from what she calls “powerarchy.” In this compelling talk, Joy explains why we tend to think of some individuals or groups as more worthy of moral consideration—of being treated with integrity—than others, and how we can use this understanding to help create a more compassionate and just world. To learn more about powerarchy, visit: http://www.powerarchy.org To purchase the book, click here: https://www.amazon.com/Powerarchy-Understanding-Psychology-Oppression-Transformation/dp/1523086661 Melanie Joy, PhD, EdM, is a Harvard-educated psychologist, international speaker, and organizational and relationship coach. She was a lecturer at the University of Massachusetts, Boston for eleven years, where she taught courses on privilege and oppression, feminist psychology, and animal rights. She has given talks and trainings on six continents and in over forty-five countries, and her work has been featured in major media outlets around the world. She is the eighth recipient of the Ahimsa Award—previously given to the Dalai Lama and Nelson Mandela—for her work on global non-violence. She is also the author of three other books and the Founding President of Beyond Carnism. Learn more at www.melaniejoy.org. Follow Melanie Joy on Instagram: https://instagram.com/drmelaniejoy/ Follow Melanie Joy on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/melaniejoyphd/ Please like, comment, share and/or subscribe to us here on YouTube (and click the bell to receive notifications about new videos!) Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/beyondcarnism/ Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/beyondcarnism/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/BeyondCarnism Follow us on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/beyondcarnism Follow us on Medium: https://medium.com/@beyondcarnism