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Read more about the article The Problem with “Noblesse Oblige”

The Problem with “Noblesse Oblige”

  • Post author:Amy Julia Becker
  • Post published:February 20, 2019
  • Post category:Privilege and Race
  • Post comments:10 Comments

After George H.W. Bush died, we heard a lot about how he modeled the idea of “noblesse oblige.” It’s a French term that translates as “nobility obligates.” In other words,…

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