Breaking Down The Phenomenon Of Collective Empowerment

By Daniel Turner


In a community, empowering all the individuals in a single manner is much different than empowering each individual in a group. The phenomenon of collective empowerment refers to the empowering of a group for a purpose in pushing the enrichment of the group mindset. Here is a breakdown of how this may happen.

The empowering of certain groups is really what has led to certain movements such as the LGBT, the animal rights groups, and the environmental groups. These groups are usually either an oppressed group or a group of people wherein the individuals feel a strong advocacy toward. When the single individuals band together, they empower each other through common objectives and become a single entity.

Well, the simple answer to that would be the selection of the right people for the cause. In general, people feel more powerful if they run in a group. This is actually a natural trait for most humans because people would generally be scared of possible enemies and will feel more empowered if there are other people with him or her.

One of the best examples to look at would be the most recent big rally that sparked headlines which happened in Hong Kong. Now, in this rally, the protesters were all fighting against a government bill that allowed extradition from China. Upon hearing about the bill, the young people of the country flooded the streets, peacefully protesting against the government.

As one can observe, this rally came from a single idea wherein a bill allowing extradition from China should not be allowed in Hong Kong. From there, many people who shared the same idea came together and empowered each other to take action against should an act. Through sheer numbers, each individual becomes empowered which resulted in the big rally that Hong Kong experienced just a few days ago.

That said, the collective empowering of people is not just limited to political and social movements. It can also apply to certain interests and passions that one may have. By joining a group of people that share the same passion, one can be more empowered to further pursue the passion as there are people who encourage.

But if there are certain groups that share the same passion for that particular art form, one will feel more comfortable pursuing it. It is simply because there is a group of people that will be interested and even passionate in the same thing that he or she does. That in itself is an empowering experience as people who travel in groups do have power.

As one can see, the empowering of a group of people is an extremely strong force in driving together individuals who share the same ideas and passions. With this kind of passion, the individuals no longer just think about their own interests, but also the interests of the collective and the cause behind it. Humans in general are social beings so the bigger the group, the more powerful the individual would feel.




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