As inequalities have grown globally, global elites (the 1%) and their academic mouthpieces respond to the growing public anger about inequalities by issuing calls for societal transformation. They inform us, inequalities are rising and that's a problem (just as they profit from these inequalities). The urgent need for transformation in the individual mindset is the call of the hour. They appeal to our consience, suggesting a much needed transformation in our beliefs and attitudes is needed to address global inequality. Appeals for addressing inequality are rife with narratives of kindness, heartfulness, caring, and compassion. Elite media are rife with stories of inequality, often hidden behind a paywall. They document different aspects of inequalities and then present expert voices pontificating on the trends in inequalities. Elites urge "greater attention needs to be paid to inequality." Now that elites have declared inequality is a trend for concern,
This blog offers Mohan Dutta's reflections on the theoretical framework of the culture-centered approach, examining the interplays among Structure, Culture, and Agency in shaping marginalisation and the ways in which communities at the margins challenge structures. Writings on the blog are continually being revised to reflect the organic analysis of structure and agency.