Black Panther (2019)

Martin, J. F. (2019). Growing up in Wakanda: Understanding the psychological features of social 

life. In T. Langley and A. Simmons (Eds.), Black Panther psychology: hidden kingdoms (pp. 21 – 35). Sterling Press.

• Briefly discusses the development and application of sociomoral concepts as suggested in the film Black Panther (2018).

• Examples from various interactions between Wakandan citizens concerning matters of personal, social, and moral relevance point to the ubiquity of both cohesion and conflict in everyday life.

“Unlike his American superhero counterparts (such as Iron Man, Captain America, and Spider-Man) who can operate solely as protectors and sometimes avengers of their e solely as protectors and sometimes avengers of their city, the country, or the world without also being responsible for addressing the various perspectives of its inhabitants, T'Challa does not have that luxury. Indeed, it appears that Wakandan philosopher Changamire is right to point out the difficulties of being king.”