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64. "Group Consciousness"
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From: http://www.valuescenter.com/www/values/3.htm

"The seven stages in the development of human consciousness also apply to the development of group consciousness; where “group” is defined as a collection of individuals that share a common heritage or purpose. The characteristics of the consciousness of an individual are expressed through the individual’s personality. The characteristics of the consciousness of a group are expressed through the group’s culture. 

Included within the term group are all forms of organizations, such as corporations, government institutions and non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and all forms of social units, such as clans, tribes, communities, nations and humanity as a whole. Group cultures grow and develop in the same way as individual personalities – by successfully mastering the beliefs associated with each of the seven life needs. The most successful groups are those that develop full-spectrum consciousness. They are able to respond appropriately to all of life’s challenges. The seven stages in the development of group consciousness are shown below."

The article goes on to list the 7 stages (click on the link above to see them). What I found interesting was what comes after that, i.e. the description that describes the competencies and mastery of these stages. For example:

"Groups learn to master stage 1 by developing skills and abilities to ensure the physical and financial survival of the group. Groups learn to master stage 2 by developing skills and abilities to create harmonious internal relationships that give group members a sense of belonging. Groups learn to master stage 3 by developing the rules, structures and order that allow the group to perform effectively on their own or in competition with other groups."

The problem is not solely with the individual because the "characteristics of the consciousness of a group are expressed through the group’s culture". We, as individuals are very much connected to our groups. IMHO, as a group, Black folks are aware of inequality through our inability (in some instances) to get from one stage to another...because of adversity. We know the playing field is not level and some of us meet the challenge by getting educated & climbing and others quit. Most folks get to some level and camp out without reaching the higher stages. It's as if they all know there is a ceiling or limit to how far they can climb.

In other words, as above, so below.

"From a psychological perspective, the first three stages in the development of group consciousness represent stages in the development of the group ego, and the last three stages represent stages in the development (or unfolding) of the group soul. Between the last stage in the development of the group ego and the first stage in the development of the group soul lies the fourth stage in the development of group consciousness (transformation). This is the stage where the group learns to align the needs of its ego with the needs of its soul.

The levels of consciousness that a group operates from, is a direct reflection of the levels of consciousness of the decision-making authority of the group."

<--- Blame this lady for Nutty.

  

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The best education is KNOWLEDGE OF SELF yay or nay [View all] , Taharka, Fri Apr-15-05 08:28 AM
 
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I think it depends on how one defines the self..
Apr 15th 2005
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Well to me it is clear
Apr 15th 2005
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RE: Well to me it is clear
Apr 15th 2005
9
self is not ego though
Apr 16th 2005
29
      Why not?
Apr 16th 2005
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      RE: self is not ego though
Apr 16th 2005
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           The self
Apr 17th 2005
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                The self is a cosmological question meaning how you
Apr 18th 2005
61
yay and nay
Apr 15th 2005
2
Do you seriously think education is about putting food
Apr 15th 2005
4
yes.
Apr 15th 2005
5
      You can't be serious but I won't even bother explaining to you
Apr 15th 2005
7
           allow me to show you how dumb you are.
Apr 15th 2005
10
           because you know you'll sound like an idiot if you even try
Apr 16th 2005
37
lol @ this response
Apr 15th 2005
8
      yes, very funny indeed.
Apr 15th 2005
11
Without a Doubt
Apr 15th 2005
6
shut the fuck up nigga!
Apr 15th 2005
12
Okay.......
Apr 15th 2005
13
no wonder u r an arab nigga
Apr 15th 2005
14
      You are in Tallahassee...As am I,
Apr 15th 2005
22
Agreed.
Apr 15th 2005
15
how can u say "agreed" to a question?
Apr 15th 2005
16
      see.. 'agreed' usually means a positive response.
Apr 15th 2005
19
           huh?
Apr 15th 2005
21
knowledge of self is VERY important...
Apr 15th 2005
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RE: knowledge of self is VERY important...
Apr 16th 2005
34
Self=Ego
Apr 15th 2005
18
When I say self I don't mean it in the eurocentric
Apr 16th 2005
35
      Okay
Apr 16th 2005
38
I would say a Harvard Law degree is better than a KoS
Apr 15th 2005
20
I don't agree.
Apr 15th 2005
23
      can you elaborate??
Apr 15th 2005
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           Because if you don't know yourself, and you have a
Apr 15th 2005
25
                ach c'mon take it to Chuck D
Apr 15th 2005
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                     "If you don't know yourself, how can you better yourself?
Apr 15th 2005
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KNOWLEDGE IS political
Apr 15th 2005
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Knowledge is not the same thing
Apr 16th 2005
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I agree schooling does kill the spirit of learning
Apr 17th 2005
53
      RE: I agree schooling does kill the spirit of learning
Apr 17th 2005
57
aint you in college though!?
Apr 16th 2005
33
so what is your point
Apr 16th 2005
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      you just proved it.
Apr 16th 2005
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it must get annoying constantly spelling America that way
Apr 17th 2005
41
      Almost as annoying as
Apr 17th 2005
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      thats how it is with 15 yr old fake ass internet revolutionaries
Apr 17th 2005
43
      seperatist yes RACIST no RACISM IS A RESULT OF WHITE PEOPLE
Apr 17th 2005
52
      You ain't racist?!!
Apr 17th 2005
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           I don't believe in the european social construct of race
Apr 17th 2005
56
      damn...you...actually...forget it man
Apr 20th 2005
76
      No but it is pretty annoying how hypocritcal Amerikkka is
Apr 17th 2005
54
Knowledge of self is necessary...
Apr 17th 2005
44
Sorry but
Apr 17th 2005
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      RE: Sorry for you
Apr 17th 2005
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      You shouldn't care
Apr 17th 2005
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      RE: You shouldn't care
Apr 17th 2005
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           RE: You shouldn't care
Apr 17th 2005
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      THANK YOU for schooling him
Apr 17th 2005
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           In fact
Apr 17th 2005
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      For some reason, folk always wanna escape reality when
Apr 18th 2005
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           Isn't there a bracing contradiction here?
Apr 18th 2005
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                Yes, yes , yes!
Apr 18th 2005
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                     I was thinking cohesion, too
Apr 18th 2005
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                No.
Apr 18th 2005
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                     I understand your analogy
Apr 18th 2005
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                          I don't see ur meaning.
Apr 18th 2005
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                               Well in the context of what is written about social psychology
Apr 18th 2005
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                                    That is a different concept. I said that we can be equal and be
Apr 18th 2005
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                                         I think we are on different wavelengths here.
Apr 18th 2005
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RE: The best education is KNOWLEDGE OF SELF yay or nay
Apr 17th 2005
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no
Apr 18th 2005
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Of course but what would you rather be a zombie
Apr 18th 2005
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RE: The best education is KNOWLEDGE OF SELF yay or nay
Apr 18th 2005
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RE: The best education is KNOWLEDGE OF SELF yay or nay
Apr 20th 2005
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See reply #35
Apr 20th 2005
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