"The language of 'service' and 'giving back' can sound as if spoken from a step or two above the person being served, suggesting a subtle moral hierarchy."
"Boxing can offer a way to face anger, discipline it, and release it without letting it do damage, especially for at-risk youth."
The terms 'service' and 'giving back' often imply a moral hierarchy, suggesting a superior giving to an inferior. This language can undermine genuine intentions. A personal experience as a boxing trainer for at-risk youth highlighted the need for a shift in vocabulary. The author reflects on the challenges of starting a boxing gym and the awkwardness of communication with a young immigrant boxer, emphasizing the importance of connection and understanding in service-oriented roles.
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