Progressives see the world as a struggle between oppressor and oppressed, while conservatives view it as a struggle between civilization and barbarism, order, and chaos. Kling's framework simplifies these differences, offering insight into political debates.
In the debate over pro-Palestinian protests at universities like Columbia, Kling's dichotomy is useful in understanding the conflicting priorities. Colleges face the challenge of prioritizing order preservation or students' desire to denounce oppression.
For student protesters, the injustices in Gaza take precedence, with over 30,000 reported deaths in Gaza since October 7, entire neighborhoods in rubble, and Israel limiting basic supplies entry, leaving many families hungry.
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