Dignity is a measure of inequity. Each individual is born with a built-in dignity meter. Each can measure an equity equilibrium. Each can measure a tilt of dignity in either direction, up as in the case of praise and down as in the case of indignifying moments.
When the negative dignity measure becomes unbearable it triggers a call to action. However, too often, society requires an adjustment or recalibration in the dignity setting and if it is lowered often enough in small enough doses it can become undetectable for almost a lifetime.
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