Is Inclusivity and Social Justice Achievable When Society Clings to a "Survival of the Fittest" Mentality?
<p>Recently, someone from my past humorously joked about our supposed competition over things I did not see as competitive. This confused me because my focus has always been on supporting and uplifting others instead of competing. Ironically, while I was support and uplifting others, I often found myself in need of it, yet rarely received any. Those who grew close to me seemed more preoccupied with competing against me instead of offering support.</p>
<p>I now regularly hear people say that they can’t maintain friendships with those who don’t grow at the same pace as them or they claim that it’s impossible for someone they knew a decade ago to know who they are now. These comments seem to suggest that personal growth is more of a priority than mutual support. They also imply a disregard for those who may have struggled or have "fallen through the cracks," reflecting a 'survival of the fittest' mentality.</p>
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