Why Are Empathy and Inclusion Such A Challenge?

An excellent place to start on the path to inclusion is with empathy. However, empathy alone is not sufficient and, on occasion, may even be utterly insufficient. The argument against empathy advances the justification that disparities in power dynamics prevent people from truly understanding another person’s lived experiences or putting themselves in their shoes. When people interact with people who lead significantly different lives due to intersections of race, gender, or socioeconomic status...