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I’m studying for my Social Science class and need an explanation.

Folks~

In recent years, some researchers have proposed that narcissism (self-focus) levels are on the rise as evidenced by an increased sense of entitlement and unrealistic expectations in younger generation millennials (have you heard the term snowflakes?); and by an overall rise in individualism and materialism in our society.

The article entitled:“Is Self-Compassion the New & Improved Self-Esteem?” (Week 4 Required Resources) offers a new concept of self-esteem that follows Buddhist philosophy. This philosophy stands in direct contrast to the notion of eliminating all feelings of low self-esteem and setting perfectionistic or idealistic standards for oneself.

After reading Chapter 4 in your e-Text and the article above:

Please discuss this new concept of self-esteem and compare it to Nathaniel Brandon’s ideas about self-esteem based on self-efficacy and self-respect as described in Chapter 4 of your e-Text.

• “Is Self-Compassion the New & Improved Self-Esteem?” (Epoch Times Article): Link (Links to an external site.)
  • https://www.theepochtimes.com/is-self-compassion-the-new-and-improved-self-esteem_1753784.html?utm_expvariant=D001_01&utm_expid=21082672-11.b4WAd2xRR0ybC6ydhoAj9w.1&utm_referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2F
• “The Space Between Self-Esteem and Self Compassion”: (Kristin Neff Ted Talk):
  • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IvtZBUSplr4
• “The Power of Believing That You Can Improve” (Ted Talk by Carol Dweck): Link
  • https://www.ted.com/talks/carol_dweck_the_power_of_believing_that_you_can_improve