Why It's Hard

The idea that competing for resources is the only way to thrive or that there must be a winner and loser. Based in capitalism.

The idea that punishment must be delivered instead of consequences when mistakes are made. Based in the carceral system.

The idea that a limited number of people can get their needs met and that resources are limited. Based in capitalism

The idea that everything must be done immediately (if not sooner). Based in white supremacy culture.

Paternalism says that I know your needs better than you do. Or that you know my needs better than I do. Based in white supremacy culture + patriarchy.

The idea that there is such a thing as "neutral." Based in white supremacy culture + patriarchy.

The idea that we have to do everything alone. Based in white supremacy culture.

The idea that we must be perfect at all times and never make a mistake. Based in white supremacy culture.

The idea that the company's needs must be paramount in any situation. Often at the expense of our own needs. Based in Capitalism.

The idea that one group is better and that power over others is necessary and preferable.

These barriers keep us individually and collectively from getting our needs met and being sustainably human at work. We cannot ever just look at things individually, we've got to undermine the systems that prioritize capital over humans and criminalize people who cannot get their needs met.