Scott reviewed Calling In by Loretta J. Ross
A stablizing form of activism
5 stars
This book is advocating, and hoping to start a movement of activism, based less in call-outs, and more in call-in. Bascially, less shunning and insulting of an opposing believe, political or otherwise. And more leaving room to a discussion. Sometimes based less in opposition, and rather finding areas of similarity. This of course is for people open to such a thing. And she still has room in the process for either calling-out harmful behavior. Or even calling-off when no progress can made. But also, asking that we call ourselves in, to see if we can truely put this into practice.
I.... really needed this book. I might reread it later. I want to get back into activism. But my previous foray based in anger and rightiousness left me exhausted, frustrated, and angry at things that didnt deserve it. And that only stopped when I backed away from activism. Or at least that form of it.
I dont know how well this form will work. But in reading it, I feel more stable.