Anne Bishop

Becoming an Ally

Breaking the cycle of oppression

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

A feisty guide for activists and community, welfare and social workers.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd (Sales)
• Seitenzahl: 188
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. August 2002
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 216mm x 140mm x 10mm
• Gewicht: 227g
• ISBN-13: 9781865088860
• ISBN-10: 1865088862
• Artikelnr.: 63656706

Autorenporträt

Anne Bishop is a community worker and educationalist based in Canada. She has been part of many organisations struggling to achieve social justice.

Inhaltsangabe

About the Author
Acknowledgements
Big Words
Preface to the Second Edition
Preface to the First Edition
Images: Competitive Oppressions
Chapter One
Why Write a Book About Becoming an Ally?
Chapter Two
Step 1: Understanding Oppression-How did it come about?
A Journal Entry: 'They Wouldn't be Able to Pick Us Off One by One'
Chapter Three
Step 1: Understanding Oppression-How is it held in place?
Morality, Duty, and Being True to Yourself
Chapter Four
Step 1: Understanding Oppression-The personal is political
A Story: Racism and Sexism
Chapter Five
Step 2: Understanding Different Oppressions
Two Quotes: Breaking Silences, Healing
Chapter Six
Step 3: Consciousness and Healing
Chapter Seven
Step 4: Becoming a Worker in Your Own Liberation
A Journal Entry: Racism and Sexism
Chapter Eight
Step 5: Becoming an Ally