Moved By Love: A Love Letter to the Western World
Date of Award
8-24-2024
Document Type
Doctoral Research Paper
Degree Name
Psy.D.
Organizational Unit
Graduate School of Professional Psychology
First Advisor
Erica Adkins
Second Advisor
Mallaree Blake
Third Advisor
Carrie Landin
Keywords
Intergenerational trauma, Evolutionary psychology, Attachment, Decolonizing psychology
Abstract
This research examines the new concept of Kama Muta suggesting that human beings possess an inherent predisposition towards relationships, connections, and vulnerability. It explores the profound impacts of intergenerational trauma, patriarchy, misogyny, and various systemic "isms" on the Western world's societal fabric. By examining historical events such as the Black Plague and its lingering trauma, the research aims to unveil unresolved wounds that have catalyzed global colonization.
Drawing insights from scholars like Michel Foucault, Albert Memmi and Frantz Fanon, as well as integrating wisdoms from indigenous studies, developmental psychology, and theology, the research underscores the pervasive influence of unhealed traumas in spawning constructs like racism, sexism, and various forms of capitalism and relational violence. It examines the Western world's struggle to acknowledge the humanity of marginalized communities, notably people of color, amidst phenomena like mass incarceration, environmental degradation, and uncontrolled individualism.
Through an interdisciplinary lens embracing evolutionary psychology, attachment theory, polyvagal theory, and indigenous psychology, the research advocates for a paradigm shift towards nurturing relationships, community care, and interconnectedness. By introducing honest dialogue about humanity's evolutionary arc while simultaneously dismantling sanitized views of modern civilization, a critical inquiry ensues on reconstructing societal frameworks to combat racism, sexism, capitalism, homophobia, religious biases, and discrimination.
Copyright Date
2-2024
Copyright Statement / License for Reuse
All Rights Reserved.
Publication Statement
Copyright is held by the author. Permanently suppressed.
Rights Holder
Jah Rain Latchman
Provenance
Received from author
File Format
application/pdf
Language
English (eng)
Extent
49 pgs
File Size
455 KB
Recommended Citation
Latchman, Jah Rain, "Moved By Love: A Love Letter to the Western World" (2024). Graduate School of Professional Psychology: Doctoral Papers and Masters Projects. 516.
https://digitalcommons.du.edu/capstone_masters/516