Freedom to flourish and stay engaged

THE desire to live a life that somehow has significance – to be a valued member of society, to do meaningful work and to do those things with dignity – is perhaps one of the most profound of human needs.

However, when people do not feel that they have the freedom to flourish, they can feel a strong sense of grievance. The source of such grievances can include the perception that one suffers illegitimate inequality, is deprived relative to other groups, and is a target of discrimination.