Review of Prejudice, Racism, and Tribalism
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The interdisciplinary nature of the book is also one of its key strengths. D'Agostino synthesizes arguments from the fields of psychology, sociology and history with in a deep dive into prejudice and racism. He explores how that with tribalism - the way humans naturally divide into in and out-groups - discrimination and open bigotry are unleashed. D'Agostino then follows the progress(?) of this tribal behavior from time immemorial to today, illustrating how these issues have dogged us from one epoch to another right down in the modern era.
Her grounding in empirical research & real-world case studies really brings the story to life & makes complicated theoretical ideas simple and relatable. He uses the Holocaust and Civil Rights Movement as examples of events shaped by prejudice that can lead to unthinkable amounts of racism. It is these examples which serves as horrifying yet unforgettable real life reminders to what significance it holds, both for an individual and society in whole.
Additionally, D'Agostino offers a trenchant analysis of the ways in which sitting governments use stereotypes and myths to win popular consent for their aggressive policies. In it, he talks about cognitive dissonance, confirmation bias, and social identity theory - all ways these factors contribute to the ghettoization of certain groups. His examination is as comprehensive in its scrutiny as it is in its contemplation: the kind of analysis that makes you also self-interrogate, not only on your inherent bias but the systems that maintain them.
But the book does more than identify the problem. It also tries to propose solutions. D'Agostino also hopes that education, conversation and policy change will soon lead to less bias and a more welcoming environment. His suggestions are pragmatic and well-researched, giving us a view of hope on a difficult pillar.
In the end, Prejudice, Racism and Tribalism is a well-informed, thoughtful book that unveils many nuances of human biases. Written by an oh-so-talented gamsat tutor, this book is definitely worth reading if you are interested in how to fight discrimination and understand it through the eyes of someone so experienced yet such as caring human.
But, that being said this book was written so beautifully and I rate it 5 out of 5 stars.
believe that this book covers its ideas well enough and so, I would say to recommend it to anyone who wants an untainted truth regarding such ideas.

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