This website offers a collection of contemplative practices that have been used in social justice classrooms. Promote antioppression in everything you do, in and outside of activist space. Sustainable campuses antioppression resource guide like every area of study, antioppression and environmental justice workers and materials use a specific set of vocabulary. A hierarchal organization cannot function within an anti oppression framework unless its leaders show that they are committed to this approach.
The executive director reports annually to the board on the implementation of the policy. As the systems of oppression are constructed by these four aspects, we use the four to help us discover how we are coconstructing the oppression in our own lives. Comprehensive list of working definitions oppression. Antioppression work seeks to recognize the oppression that exists in our society and attempts to mitigate its effects and eventually equalize the power imbalance in our communities. An integrated antioppression framework this tool is designed to help trainers use an integrated antioppression framework in sexual and gender diversity training. The first is an online opportunity for an interchange of experiences with holding conversations for liberationa framework and an invitation for unitarian universalist faith communities to engage in shared discussions. Antiracism and antioppression frameworks of practice are being increasingly advocated for in efforts to address racism and oppression embedded in mental health and social services, and to help reduce their impact on mental health and clinical outcomes. Phase i of the project was funded by the city of toronto. Examples individual ableism using words like crazy, stupid, lame, gimp, that equate disability with brokenness.
Equity, cultural competence, antioppression, and human. Mindful antioppression pedagogy merges the two to cultivate an embodied social justice. Inefficient and ineffective meetings can leave people feeling drained, exhausted or discouraged, rather than inspired and energized. Antioppression pedagogy teaches how to structurally analyze systems of oppression, while contemplative practices cultivate an embodied selfawareness. This list includes every page tagged with antioppression. This is the second 2nd webinar in in the antiracism antioppression arao organizational change 4 part series.
Antioppression antioppression libguides at simmons. Selfreflection is defined in terms of becoming awake to present realities. Antioppression organizing tools colours of resistance. A hierarchal organization cannot function within an antioppression framework unless its leaders show that they are committed to this approach.
Antioppression principles center for storybased strategy. Unpacking the invisible knapsack, by peggymcintosh a community builders toolkit. Avoid generalizing feelings, thoughts, behaviors etc. Introduction background in october, 2008, the ontario child welfare antioppression roundtable aor released a discussion paper titled antioppression in hild welfare. Contemplative practices for antioppression pedagogy. It is important to understand that creating laws that reduce the harm affecting communities involved in sex work is part of the foundation of antioppression work. These include knowledge of cultural dynamics, understanding legal responsibilities and a recognition of the impact of diversity on organizational effectiveness. It involves recognizing and deconstructing the systemic, institutional and personal forms of disempowerment used by certain groups over others. Center for storybased strategy nurtures our network and acts as a connector across the issues and communities we serve.
Using an antioppressive framework in social work practice with. The refuge understands that violence towards women and other vulnerable persons happens in the context of gender stereotypes, gender roles, the objectification and sexualization of female bodies, double standards upheld in. Understanding and using a feminist antioppression framework. Toward a theory of antioppressive education kevin k. Antioppressive education organization promoting healthy. Penis health goes beyond the ability to get and maintain an erection, ejaculating as well as reproducing. Participants apply other lenses to broaden their perspectives about accessibility, inclusion.
An antioppression framework is then by definition a very wide and ambitious. Antiracism and antioppression webinars organizational. An antioppression workshop will help to familiarize participants with the concepts and language of antioppression. An integrated anti oppression framework 1 about the rainbow health network rainbow health network rhn was founded in 2001 by the coalition for lesbian and gay rights in ontario clgro, which works towards feminism and bisexual, lesbian, and gay liberation. Sandi bell advises and assists companies in implementing their equity, diversity, cultural competency and accommodation requirements in the workplace. Anti racism and anti oppression frameworks of practice are being increasingly advocated for in efforts to address racism and oppression embedded in mental health and social services, and to help reduce their impact on mental health and clinical outcomes. A toolkit for community service organizations get email updates. Antioppression framework for child welfare in ontario. It requires the practitioner to critically examine the power imbalance inherent in an organizational structure with regards to the larger sociocultural and political context in order to develop strategies for creating an egalitarian.
An antioppression framework for child welfare in ontario. A pervasive system of supremacy and discrimination that perpetuates itself through differential treatment, ideological domination, and institutional control. It is geared toward education for health and social service workers and advocates. From a traditional to a critical antioppression approach with newcomer youth in secondary schools. Equity, cultural competence, anti oppression, and human rights. Antioppressive education leading to social justice 2. Through group discussions and experiential learning, participants will examine individual and systemic barriers, expectations and norms. Antioppressive practice social work oxford bibliographies. The executive director and the board monitor training programs and provide ongoing policy evaluation annually to ensure the policy is effective. There are patterns of conflict in all of our relationships. Consultation participant, 2009 antioppression framework for child welfare in ontario august 2010 3 p a g e. Dec 07, 2010 antioppression work is a part of the core foundation of work in ending sexual violence and addressing the needs of sa survivors. In 1994 and 1997 the general assembly ga passed resolutions calling on the unitarian universalist association uua to become an antiracist, multicultural faith community, calling us on a journey toward wholeness.
Antioppression is the strategies, theories, actions and practices that actively challenge systems of oppression on an ongoing basis in ones daily life and in social justicechange work. Introduction to antioppression framework by dara burwell. Request pdf using an antioppressive framework in social work practice with. Antioppression principles rainforest action network ran is working towards ensuring that our words and actions support the inherent value and dignity of everyone. Antioppressive aop social work practice addresses the whole person and the. Anti oppression involves reflection and making choices about how to give, share, wield, or withhold power to assist and act in solidarity with people who are marginalized. The refuge is sensitive to and celebrates diversity in all its forms. Anti oppression is a broader term that includes a commitment to equity and accessibility. Bainess collection significantly advances practice frameworks, building. An integrated framework of critical cultural competence and. Anti oppression is sometimes used with the terms equity and accessibility. Formally, the definition of antioppressive practice has been articulated by. The past 30 years have witnessed the development of many sensibilities in social work education and practice.
Systems of oppression allow some people to have success and achievement at the expense of other people. Anti racism and anti oppression articulating a guiding framework policy home. A number of services are available to assist community groups, organizations and businesses, including. Antidiscriminatory practice and antioppressive practice. For example we have been through various eras of this kind. If you have the appropriate software installed, you can download article citation data to the citation manager of your choice. An integrated anti oppression framework this tool is designed to help trainers use an integrated anti oppression framework in sexual and gender diversity training. Basically there are certain groups in our society and communities that hold power over others based on their membership in those groups. Introduction to cultural competency and culturally competent practice, making the case articulating and communicating the rationale for.
Intersectionality is a theoretical framework that comes from critical theory to describe the way that oppressive institutions like racism, sexism, ableism, xenophobia, classism, transphobia, etc are interlapping and cannot be separated from one another. Anti oppressive practice is an interdisciplinary approach primarily rooted within the practice of social work that focuses on ending socioeconomic oppression. Clarke, j, wan, e 2011 transforming settlement work. Introduction to antioppression framework presentation software. Antioppression work is a part of the core foundation of work in ending sexual violence and addressing the needs of sa survivors. According to this politics, whiteness simply becomes one more culture, and white supremacy a psychological attitude, instead of a structural position of dominance reinforced through. We, the staff, activists, board, and volunteers of center for storybased strategy, commit ourselves to working together to embody the abovestated principles. Anti oppression participants create a shared understanding of the words tossed around when speaking about diversity. Class outline introduction to antioppressive education and social justice self awareness activity discussion of posts article in small group format discussion of indecently exposed in small group format large group debriefing of article and video closure. Oppression depends on a socially constructed binary of a dominant group though not necessarily more populous as being normal, natural, superior, and required over the other. Antiracism, antioppression, multiculturalism at general. The executive director and the board develop action plans with a time frame to incorporate the anti racism and anti oppression policy in all aspects of the. I can notice the patterns of abuse in my relationships with others that create and maintain dominance. An integrated antioppression framework allows us to find ways to share access and power equally.
Not looking people with disabilities in the eye when passing them on the sidewalk, talking to them, etc. It provides the basic tools for naming and analyzing oppression and understanding of the various degrees of privilege provided to included groups in our society and thus provides context for learners to understand the types. Anti oppression principles rainforest action network ran is working towards ensuring that our words and actions support the inherent value and dignity of everyone. The anti oppression network seeks to recognize the oppressions that exist in our society, and attempts to mitigate its affects and eventually equalize the power imbalance in our communities. The limits of contemporary antioppression theory and practice. We view this as an ongoing process of becoming more accountable to our allies, to our supporters, and to our own beliefs. Antiracism and antioppression framework organizational. Executive directors and boards of directors are in positions of power. Antioppression means giving up power, being inclusive of all groups, of all marginalized groups, having representation from these groups and having joint decisionmaking about policy, procedures and practices. This toolkit was developed as part of phase ii of the integrating antioppression project funded by the united way of toronto. Antioppression practice a practice that acknowledges oppression in societies, economies, cultures, and groups, and takes action to remove or negate the influence of that oppression.
Not understanding what integrated antioppression means and how to put it. Sometimes it is the majority exerting power over a minority, using the power of numbers. A radical humanist psychology perspective show all authors. This ideology gives the false impression that the playing field is dramatically more equal. Sandis learning workshops go beyond legislative requirements to the peoples side of engaging with others in the workplace, when providing customer service. Antioppression organizing tools colours of resistance archive. An integrated framework of critical cultural competence. Social oppression may not require formally established organizational support to achieve its desired effect. Antioppression principles rainforest action network.
Antioppression framework for child welfare in ontario august 2010 6 p a g e a. An integrated antioppression framework 1 about the rainbow health network rainbow health network rhn was founded in 2001 by the coalition for lesbian and gay rights in ontario clgro, which works towards feminism and bisexual, lesbian, and gay liberation. The executive director and the board implement the anti racism and anti oppression policy and act as a resource to the staff, board, guest facilitators, participants and community. Sistering recognizes that a combination of factors and approaches inform an effective anti oppression and diversity framework. Guided by our principles and in the spirit of these resolutions, all attendees are asked to be mindful of the ways racism and oppression impact our community and the larger. Antioppression participants create a shared understanding of the words tossed around when speaking about diversity. Set antioppression goals and continually evaluate whether or not you are meeting them. In doing so, i focus primarily on the problems of definition and language. It urges social work educators to reexamine its meaning and the potential.
The refuge understands that violence towards women and other vulnerable persons happens in the context of gender stereotypes, gender roles, the objectification and sexualization of female bodies, double standards upheld in the media and advertising. Oppression is the use of power to disempower, marginalize, silence or otherwise subordinate one social group or category, often in order to further empower andor privilege the oppressor. Good meetings help build strong, effective organizations and successful projects. When getting started with this work, a good first step is to make sure you understand the terms that are used so that you. A system of oppression that produces social and physical barriers based on the size of ones body, specifically weight, height, or both. When people are afraid, they can freeze and not take any action. Antioppressive practice is an interdisciplinary approach primarily rooted within the practice of social work that focuses on ending socioeconomic oppression. Best practice a practice that has been shown, through a rigorous process of evaluation, to be effective in improving outcomes for a particular population.
The dominant praxis of contemporary antioppression politics operates primarily at the level of managing appearances, relinquishing power to political representatives, and reinforcing stereotypes of individually deserving and undeserving victims of racism, sexism, and homophobia. This tool is designed to help trainers use an integrated antioppression framework in sexual and gender diversity training. Exploring antioppressive practice basics reclaiming futures. Antiracism, antioppression, multiculturalism at general assembly general assembly, social justice at ga in 1994 and 1997 the general assembly ga passed resolutions calling on the unitarian universalist association uua to become an antiracist, multicultural faith community, calling us on a journey toward wholeness.
An integrated framework of critical cultural competence and antioppressive practice for social justice social work research. Antioppressive practice definition of antioppressive. Oppression is often the result of powerful people or social forces exerting power over the weak. Anti oppressive theory and practice in social work seeks first to recognise oppression in communities, societies, and cultures, and thereafter to eliminate the pressure and undo the sway of such oppression. As leaders andor emerging leaders in this movement, we need to manage and lead from an antioppression framework in terms of how we managelead our staff along with incorporating antioppression work in our services. Sistering antioppression and diversity policy outline. Antiracism and antioppression articulating a guiding frameworkpolicy home. Antioppression means giving up power, being inclusive of all groups, of all. Anti oppressive theory and practice social work essay.