The concept of othering was first burned into my brain by one of the most unforgettable philosophy professors I’ve ever had the pleasure of learning from—Marco Deyasi. He made the process of othering hit like a lightning bolt: that deeply human tendency to draw a line between “us” and “them.” Othering is about locking onto a perceived difference—be it race, gender, culture, or belief—and using it to sever any sense of similarity or shared humanity.
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