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According to the text, why are progressive activists concerned about telling personal stories?
Because they believe it diminishes one's capacity for action
According to the text, why do personal stories sometimes expose the bias in governmental policies?
Because they challenge supposedly universal categories and neutral standards
According to the text, why do some people worry that personal stories will repel potential recruits?
Because casting individuals as victims rather than as proud challengers
According to the text, how do some people conceptualize victims differently?
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According to the text, what is a concern related to personal stories gaining sympathy from the powerful?
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What do personal stories compel their audiences to do, according to the text?
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Why are progressive activists, especially feminists, keenly aware of the dangers of telling personal stories?
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According to the text, what have people operated on when they conceptualize storytelling differently?
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According to the text, why do some people worry that personal stories will diminish one's capacity for action?
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According to the text, why do personal stories sometimes attract potential recruits?
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