By Dr. Pedro Cesar Martinez Moran and Dr. Simon L. Dolan
In today’s ever-evolving world, it’s crucial to look beyond the surface and recognize the potential dangers lurking in the unseen corners of our society. While the idea of a hidden harmful society may seem daunting, it also presents us with a powerful opportunity for awareness and growth. This article sheds light on these issues with the hope of empowering all of us (communities, political leaders, corporations and academic institutions) to take proactive steps toward positive change. Ignoring these challenges may seem easier, but envisioning a healthier and more sustainable future requires us to confront the realities that many may overlook.
Introduction
We live in a time when society, far from being a refuge of support and growth, can become a source of silent harm. A harmful society is one that, consciously or unconsciously, normalizes behaviors that hurt, exclude, or humiliate others. It is not just about great acts of violence or injustice but about an everyday culture where damage – emotional, social, symbolic – is reproduced without question.
In a harmful society:
- My judgment is the only valid one. I contrast my analysis with those who will corroborate my analysis. I reject those who force me to rethink.
- Criticism, sometimes ruthless, replaces the rational.
- Appearance is valued more than well-being.
- Social networks become free administrators of empty sentences and self-promoting sentences. There is no room for fair judgment.
- Relationships – family, work, affective – are destroyed by struggles for power, control or ego.
- Sustaining or promoting mental health is minimized or ridiculed.
- Success is measured in terms of performance, not balance or humanity, not employing value added to community or to society.
- Good manners are seen as a weakness.
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