Are You Being ‘Reasonable’ – Or Just Privileged? | Dr. Rosalind Chow

Why do we resist social change even when it’s clearly for the greater good? In this enlightening episode, we’re joined by Rosalind Chow, social psychologist and professor at Carnegie Mellon University, to explore the often-invisible dynamics status, power, and perspective have in driving (and even stalling) societal progress. Rosalind talks us through our social standing, what we think is ‘reasonable’ and why marginalized groups are often faced with a double standard when it comes to advocacy.

We dig into why DEI efforts so often lose momentum and the crucial difference between power and status in both interpersonal and organizational contexts. Dominant social groups frequently struggle to let go of the illusion of objectivity, and Rosalind challenges us to think differently about who gets to define what’s normal, what’s disruptive, and what’s worthy of attention.

This is an episode for anyone who wants to better understand the psychological forces that uphold inequality—and how we might begin to loosen their grip. Everyone from leaders trying to foster a more inclusive culture to individuals curious about how social perception shapes our lives can tune into this episode for an opportunity to change the way you think about change itself.

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