Malala Yousafzai: How One Girl’S Heroic Transformation Forever Changed The World, Alexandra M. Maloney
Dec 2018
Malala Yousafzai: How One Girl’S Heroic Transformation Forever Changed The World, Alexandra M. Maloney
Scott T. Allison
The purpose of this chapter is to offer an analysis of Malala Yousafzai’s transformation, drawing from the literature of heroism science. In doing so, the chapter will explore elements of Malala’s heroic traits, calling, suffering, and journey, with an emphasis on how these elements transformed her mentally and emotionally. This chapter will also discuss the implications of being a hero as a woman. The chapter concludes with an analysis of Malala’s overall impact on women’s rights and the feminist movement.
John Mitchell, Jr.: The Hero Of Richmond Journalism And Social Change, Josh A. Trauberman
Dec 2017
John Mitchell, Jr.: The Hero Of Richmond Journalism And Social Change, Josh A. Trauberman
Scott T. Allison
The purpose of this chapter is to offer an analysis of the events and encounters
that led to John Mitchell, Jr.’s ascendance to heroism. This chapter will
detail the tumultuous times and challenging contexts that led to Mitchell’s
heroism. My goal is to illuminate Mitchell’s heroic journey, during which
he demonstrated each of Allison and Goethals’ (2011) great eight character
traits of heroism. I will also describe the heroic transformative processes
that drove Mitchell’s desire to change himself and the society around him
(Allison & Goethals, 2017). In addition, this chapter will explore Mitchell’s
career development and his steadfast sense …
Millennials, Heroes, And Villains: The Confluence Of Generational Moral Complexity, Scott T. Allison
Dec 2017
Millennials, Heroes, And Villains: The Confluence Of Generational Moral Complexity, Scott T. Allison
Scott T. Allison
This chapter is about Millennial heroes and villains, with emphasis on the people
whom the Millennial generation believes to be heroes and the people whom
this generation believes to be villains. I first
define heroism and villainy, drawing from relevant theory and research in the
burgeoning field of heroism science. I will then describe what is known about
the Millennial generation and about how Millennials are believed to differ from
other generational groups. Next, I will describe social psychological theory and
research bearing on the distinctions among the various generations, from the
Silent Generation to the Post-Millennial Generation. Finally, I …
Unconditional Love And Evil Stepmothers: How Parents Are Heroes And Villains, Rebecca M. Fischer
Dec 2017
Unconditional Love And Evil Stepmothers: How Parents Are Heroes And Villains, Rebecca M. Fischer
Scott T. Allison
In this chapter, I will discuss how parents are biologically driven to protect, care for, and motivate their children to success. These same biological drives may also hurt children, especially in the case of stepparents. Parents face considerable social pressure when deciding how to raise their child. Many parents get trapped in fads and in the idea that there is a perfect way to raise a child – and some ways may indeed do more harm than others. When taking parental fads to the extreme, parents run into the risk of harming their own children. Sometimes parents may abandon their …
Subverting Racial Stereotypes By Affirming Nuclear Family Stereotypes, Scott T. Allison, James K. Beggan
Dec 2015
Subverting Racial Stereotypes By Affirming Nuclear Family Stereotypes, Scott T. Allison, James K. Beggan
Scott T. Allison
In Star Trek's Deep Space Nine, Benjamin Sisko commands a space station located in the most strategically important part of the galaxy, and he must shepherd the crew of the station through a long and violent war against an intractable enemy that threatens the survival of the human race. Despite the obvious demands and pressures of this command position, Sisko shows a steadfast commitment to parenting his son Jake. Sisko's popularity as a father in Deep Space Nine is so great that he is frequently recognized in polls as among the best fathers in television history. Deep Space Nine's …
Suffering And Sacrifice: Individual And Collective Benefits, And Implications For Leadership, Scott T. Allison, Gwen Setterberg
Dec 2014
Suffering And Sacrifice: Individual And Collective Benefits, And Implications For Leadership, Scott T. Allison, Gwen Setterberg
Scott T. Allison
In this chapter, we review the ways in which suffering and sacrifice are beneficial to human beings. In our review, we draw from both ancient and modern spiritual traditions and a large body of psychological research on the determinants of happiness and mental health. Our review is necessarily an abbreviated one; a thorough treatment of this topic would surely fill an entire volume. This chapter represents an initial attempt to illuminate basic insights, using broad brushstrokes, about the ways in which suffering and sacrifice contribute to people’s emotional, behavioral, and spiritual wellness. In addition to describing the psychological and spiritual …
