Becoming an ally
Subtitle: breaking the cycle of oppression in people
By: Anne Bishop.
Edition: 2nd ed.
Publisher: Zed Books; Fernwood; Distributed in the USA exclusively Palgrave
Published: 2002
Place of publication: London; New York; Halifax N.S; New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 188
ISBN-13: 9781842772249; 9781842772256; 9781552660720
Subjects: Oppression (Psychology); Social psychology
Description: 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.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 168-188) and index.
Table of contents: title: Why write a book about becoming an ally?; title: Understanding oppression-how did it come about?; title: Understanding oppression-how is it held in place?; title: Understanding oppression-the personal is political; title: Understanding different oppressions; title: Consciousness and healing; title: Becoming a worker in your own liberation; title: Becoming an ally; title: Notes on educating allies; title: Maintaining hope.