Double Standards: Why Fairness Is...

Double Standards: Why Fairness Is Just an Illusion

UpFluent by Zakaria Cheglal

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Podcast Description: Double Standards – Why Fairness Is Just an Illusion

Have you ever noticed how some people get away with things that others are punished for? In this episode, we break down the reality of double standards—why they exist, who benefits from them, and how they shape our society.

From Orwell’s warnings about language manipulation to Foucault’s insights on institutional power, we explore how double standards aren’t just about hypocrisy but serve to maintain hierarchies. We also examine psychological biases like cognitive dissonance and fundamental attribution error, showing how our minds justify unfair treatment.

Plus, we tackle real-world examples—from media bias and gender expectations ... 

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