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Roya Akhavan

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As the world goes through an unprecedented new phase of economic upheaval, a deeper analysis of materialism as the root cause of the extremes of wealth and poverty has taken on new urgency. Such an analysis involves two fundamental questions. What is the difference between "materialism," which is hazardous, and "material prosperity," which is a worthy individual and social goal? What is the most effective mode of leadership for moving society beyond materialism and facilitating the achievement of true material prosperity? It may be argued that the best mode of leadership in pursuit of shared material prosperity would be one that reflects compassion, caring, nurturing, communal behaviour, and effective communication, all of which have traditionally been associated with the feminine aspects of human society. Participants are invited to reimagine new leadership models in the context of a nascent awareness of the need to balance the feminine and the masculine in all areas of human endeavour, including the creation of a more equitable economic system.Roya Akhavan is a member of the Baha’i Faith. She currently serves as Professor and Director of Graduate Studies at the Department of Mass Communications, St. Cloud State University. Dr. Akhavan is a frequent speaker on global issues at national and international forums and on radio and television programmes. She has lived and worked in four different cultures: Persian, American, Japanese, and Chinese. Her most recent publication is a book entitled, Peace for Our Planet: A New Approach.                                To view the video visit the YouTube channel https://youtu.be/xkWYeNmjkfs

As the world goes through an unprecedented new phase of economic upheaval, a deeper analysis of materialism as the root cause of the extremes of wealth and poverty has taken on new urgency. Such an analysis involves two fundamental questions. What is the difference between "materialism," which is hazardous, and "material prosperity," which is a worthy individual and social goal? What is the most effective mode of leadership for moving society beyond materialism and facilitating the achievement of true material prosperity? It may be argued that the best mode of leadership in pursuit of shared material prosperity would be one that reflects compassion, caring, nurturing, communal behaviour, and effective communication, all of which have traditionally been associated with the feminine aspects of human society. Participants are invited to reimagine new leadership models in the context of a nascent awareness of the need to balance the feminine and the masculine in all areas of human endeavour, including the creation of a more equitable economic system. Roya Akhavan is a member of the Baha’i Faith. She currently serves as Professor and Director of Graduate Studies at the Department of Mass Communications, St. Cloud State University. Dr. Akhavan is a frequent speaker on global issues at national and international forums and on radio and television programmes. She has lived and worked in four different cultures: Persian, American, Japanese, and Chinese. Her most recent publication is a book entitled, Peace for Our Planet: A New Approach. To view the video visit the YouTube channel <a href="https://youtu.be/xkWYeNmjkfs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/xkWYeNmjkfs</a>

“Rethinking Materialism from a Feminine Leadership Perspective",
by Dr Roya Akhavan

It’s probably the biggest wish that we all have for our fellow humans. Peace on Earth. As a matter of fact, if you asked a random sampling of people what they’d want if granted one wish, that’s an answer you’d get a lot. Why then, if so many people want world peace, is it so hard to obtain?   Religion, politics, certain philosophies and movements tend to want to take us back to “the good old days”. There is a tendency for people to romanticize how good it used to be. The motto "Make America Great Again", while sounding benign, can be taken this way. When exactly was it so great? I mean, I believe we ARE great and constantly getting BETTER, but by no means are we or were we perfect. Our history is riddled with strife as we took this journey. Based on the way minorities were treated, slavery, gender inequality, and other societal woes, we should be focused forward, not backward, right?  It is akin to wanting to revert back to Sharia Law in the middle east. Why work back and toward putting people down when we should lift them up?   Can we achieve peace on earth with religious and political extremism? Do I need to take off my rose coloredglasses and accept that people, despite everything, are NOT really good at heart?  Roya Akhavan is a PHD and a Professor at St Cloud State University and author of: Peace for Our Planet: a new approach.  To learn more about Rosa go to: https://bahaiteachings.org/author/roya-akhavan-2  To learn more about Desiree Duffy go to:  http://blackchateauenterprises.com

It’s probably the biggest wish that we all have for our fellow humans. Peace on Earth. As a matter of fact, if you asked a random sampling of people what they’d want if granted one wish, that’s an answer you’d get a lot. Why then, if so many people want world peace, is it so hard to obtain?   Religion, politics, certain philosophies and movements tend to want to take us back to “the good old days”. There is a tendency for people to romanticize how good it used to be. The motto "Make America Great Again", while sounding benign, can be taken this way. When exactly was it so great? I mean, I believe we ARE great and constantly getting BETTER, but by no means are we or were we perfect. Our history is riddled with strife as we took this journey. Based on the way minorities were treated, slavery, gender inequality, and other societal woes, we should be focused forward, not backward, right?  It is akin to wanting to revert back to Sharia Law in the middle east. Why work back and toward putting people down when we should lift them up?   Can we achieve peace on earth with religious and political extremism? Do I need to take off my rose coloredglasses and accept that people, despite everything, are NOT really good at heart?  Roya Akhavan is a PHD and a Professor at St Cloud State University and author of: Peace for Our Planet: a new approach.  To learn more about Rosa go to: <a href="http://lonvarnadoreauthor.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://bahaiteachings.org/author/roya-akhavan-2</a> To learn more about Desiree Duffy go to: <a href="http://blackchateauenterprises.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://blackchateauenterprises.com</a>

#7 Books That Make You Wish for World Peace - Roya Akhavan

Roya serves as Professor and Director of Graduate Studies at the Department of Mass Communications, St. Cloud State University. In addition to research and publication in the field of international mass communication, Dr. Akhavan has maintained a research interest in peace studies. She is a frequent speaker at national and international forums on gender issues, the root causes of war, and spirituality in the 21st century. Her most recent work is a book entitled  href="https://www.bahaibookstore.com/Peace-For-Our-Planet-P8829.aspx" target="_blank"Peace for Our Planet: A New Approach.  We discuss the book and Roya reads an excerpt during the interview.

Roya serves as Professor and Director of Graduate Studies at the Department of Mass Communications, St. Cloud State University. In addition to research and publication in the field of international mass communication, Dr. Akhavan has maintained a research interest in peace studies. She is a frequent speaker at national and international forums on gender issues, the root causes of war, and spirituality in the 21st century. Her most recent work is a book entitled href="<a href="https://www.bahaibookstore.com/Peace-For-Our-Planet-P8829.aspx" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.bahaibookstore.com/Peace-For-Our-Planet-P8829.aspx</a>" target="_blank"Peace for Our Planet: A New Approach. We discuss the book and Roya reads an excerpt during the interview.

A Bahá'í Perspective:  Roya Akhavan