Pedro Afonso #wingnut #dunning-kruger #pratt observador.pt
But why has the family been so attacked by this postmodernist current that seeks to impose a vision of the person based on hyper-individualism and self-determination? The strategy seems driven by a logic of cultural power and intolerance towards dissent. Those who intend to shape society through a political doctrine begin by trying to weaken the family unit. It has long been understood that where there are men and women secure in the love that unites them and who are able to transmit it to their children, this institution is resilient, resisting the onslaught of any radical ideology.
The unilateral exaltation of rights and the historical reparation of the oppressed against the oppressors has become a true obsession for some. It was in this context that a social and political movement was born, finding its broadest expression in wokism. Radicalism conquered multinational corporations, the media, universities, the arts, sports, etc. In many countries, the State allowed itself to be captured by this ideological wave which, over time, has shown a worrying tendency towards intolerance towards all those who opposed it.
An atmosphere of fear was created, and the cancellation of people who expressed dissenting opinions became common practice: campaigns of public humiliation of individuals were carried out, careers were destroyed, and jobs were lost for the crime of expressing opinions. An inquisitorial attitude emerged almost everywhere: people were labeled with derogatory epithets, exposed, retractions demanded, and socially punished. This intimidating climate, so characteristic of totalitarian regimes, corroded democratic debate, restricting freedom of expression and likely favoring the emergence of extremist groups.
But the silent majority grew tired and began to react, curbing the radicalism and social and political folly of recent years. Recent signs reveal the weaknesses and decay of the current ideological current centered on the individual. While it reveals itself as an ephemeral phenomenon that has brought emptiness and disorientation to human existence, the family remains a sign of support for those who experience loneliness and abandonment. Therefore, it asserts itself as a perennial institution, above social, cultural, and political changes.