Definitions
Fostering critical thinking and promoting proficiency for engaging social change
What is social justice?
When right-handed people rarely consider the design of desks just for them
What is invisible privilege?
A modest or low view of one's own importance; humbleness
What is humility?
To unite oneself with another to promote a common interest
What is an ally?
It pushes you to open your mind and generate the kinds of ideas you might feel are impossible
What is stretching your thinking?
Same treatment to every person
What is equality?
A crucial skill for challenging privilege and oppression
What is advocacy?
Engaging in analysis of the effects of social structures on people
What is critical thinking?
Focus is on achieving an in-depth understanding of the world, allowing for the perception and exposure of social and political contradictions
What is critical consciousness?
Expert in multiculturalism and best Professor
Who is Dr. Dockery?
Unjust treatment or control
What is oppression?
When one group perceives an inequality of value relative to another group, and desires to be like the more highly valued group
What is internalized oppression?
Lack of secrecy or concealment
What is openness?
Inquisitiveness about the hidden power relations in a society’s daily, pervasive messages
What Counselors do?
Discomfort or irritation
What is letting go of familiar ways of knowing?
The process of becoming stronger and more confident, especially in controlling one's life and claiming one's rights.
What is empowerment?
Daily and disconcerting reminders of being treated differently because of their group membership
What is microaggressions?
A conflict, problem, or situation with two possible solutions
What is a dilemma?
Comes from the Greek word Kritikos
What is critical?
Hope and action
What are the watchwords for this chapter?
Genuine opportunity, dismantling systemic barriers
What is equity?
I am never stopped in the street for loud noises, actions or words
What is privileged status?
MSJCC
What is Multicultural and Social Justice Counseling Competencies
Lifelong social change
What is persistence?
Bonus: this was mentioned 23 times in MSJCC
What is the word power?