Tag: anti-oppression

Talking points – Effective Strategies for Confronting Racism in Conversation

Via What’s UP?! Talking points – Effective Strategies for Confronting Racism in Conversation These strategies were generated from What’s UP?! Pgh Conversation Salons over the years. Thank you to all the participants, planners, facilitators and space providers!    Keep in mind the elements of the situation:  Timing – now or later? Can you come back … Read More

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Costs of Oppression to People from Dominant Groups

Via Diane J Goodman.  Costs of Oppression to People from Dominant Groups Psychological Costs: Loss of Authentic Sense of Self — Socialized into limited roles and patterns of behavior — Denial of emotions and empathy — Distorted view of self and false sense of superiority — Discrepancy between others’ perceptions and own, internal reality — … Read More

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Tips for Creating Effective White Caucus Groups

Via Craig Elliott.  Tips for Creating Effective White Caucus Groups Developed by (unless otherwise noted): Craig Elliott PhD craig@drcraigelliott.com 510-867-8231 www.drcraigelliott.com Description and Purpose White Caucuses are an important mechanism for people who identify as white and/or have white skin privilege to do our own work. It provides us an environment and intention to authentically … Read More

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From Inclusion to Support: How to Build a Better Workplace

Via The New York Times.  From Inclusion to Support: How to Build a Better Workplace Photo by Shonagh Rae By The New York Times At the New Rules Summit, hosted by The New York Times, participants working in groups proposed changes to create equitable environments in the workplace. Here are the topics, quotations from group leaders and … Read More

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Transwhat? Tips for Allyship

Via TransWhat.  Allyship to trans people involves a number of different actions: some are necessary and relatively easy, while some require more commitment and activism. I will make several lists in order of priority. Some of these are behaviors that you must engage in to treat trans people respectfully; some are goals to aspire to, … Read More

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Derailing For Dummies

Via Derailing for Dummies.  Derailing For Dummies A Guide to Derailing Conversations You know how it is.  You’re enjoying yourself, kicking back and relaxing at the pub or maybe at the library; or maybe you’re in class or just casually surfing the internet, indulging in a little conversation. The topic of the conversation is about … Read More

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