Synopses & Reviews
This book, published in Europe and USA for the first time, looks specifically at addressing oppression in people. By narrowing the focus, Anne Bishop again raises a number of questions concerning where oppression comes from. Has it always been with us as a part of ‘human nature? What can we do to change it? What does individual healing have to do with the struggles for social justice? What does social justice have to do with individual healing? Why do members of oppressed groups fight each other, sometimes more viciously than their oppressor? Why do some who experience oppression develop a life-long commitment to fighting oppression, while others turn around and oppress others?
Review
"A well argued, well researched, non-polemical but gentle and helpful book. Absorbing the topic is made that much easier by the comfortable and yet authoritative tone Anne Bishop uses."
-Heather Haas Barclay, Ontario Association of Social Workers
Synopsis
This new edition of a classic book, expanded to encompass the last seven years of work, experiences, and insight, looks specifically at addressing oppression in people. By narrowing the focus, Anne Bishop again raises a number of questions concerning where oppression comes from: Has it always been with us as a part of 'human nature'? What can we do to change it? What does individual healing have to do with the struggles for social justice?
About the Author
Anne Bishop is a community development work and popular educator. She has also worked in the field of international development.
Table of Contents
1. Why Write a Book about Becoming an Ally?
2. Step 1: Understanding Oppression - How did it come about?
3. Step 1: Understanding Oppression - How is it held in Place?
4. Step 1: Understanding Oppression - The Personal is Political
5. Step 2: Understanding Different Oppressions
6. Step 3: Consciousness and Healing 7. Step 4: Becoming a Worker in Your Own Liberation
8. Step 5: Becoming an Ally
9. Notes on Educating Allies
10. Step 6: Maintaining Hope
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