gender-equality-and-cultural-change
The chapter highlights rising global support for gender equality and LGBTQ+ rights as indicators of cultural modernization and expanding empathy.
1 chapter across 1 book
Empathic Civilization: The Race to Global Consciousness in a World in Crisis (2009)Jeremy Rifkin
Chapter 11, "The Climb to Global Peak Empathy," compiles extensive references illustrating the interconnectedness of global economic, social, cultural, and environmental phenomena that contribute to a rising global consciousness and empathy. It highlights the impact of globalization, migration, cultural hybridization, and social changes such as gender equality and tolerance for diversity, emphasizing how these dynamics foster a collective empathy necessary to address global crises. The chapter also underscores the role of communication, travel, and shared human experiences in accelerating this climb toward a more empathic civilization.