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How group dynamics can make you a reluctant spokesperson

My book club chose a novel about Palestine and I am the only Jewish member and everyone keeps looking at me during discussions like I need to answer for Israeli policies I never supported.

Juana
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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

You are experiencing the exhaustion of being expected to represent and defend positions simply because of your identity rather than your beliefs.

Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Jewish tikkun olam — repairing the world?”

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.