Cycles of Socialization & Liberation
The Cycle of Liberation begins with this stage, often sparked by a critical incident.
What is Waking Up?
According to Beverly Tatum, when people only see their own identity as “normal,” they contribute to what dynamic?
What is privilege?
Laws that segregated public spaces in the U.S. South are an example of this type of oppression.
What is institutional oppression?
This term describes unequal patterns of power that are structural, not just individual.
What is oppression?
This term describes stereotypes and discrimination against older adults.
What is ageism?
According to Harro, what often triggers someone to question or break from the cycle of socialization?
What is a critical incident or moment of cognitive dissonance?
This sociological term describes the idea that race, gender, class, etc., shape lived experience.
What is intersectionality?
When children internalize gender norms from toys and media, they’re experiencing what kind of socialization?
What is cultural socialization?
This "cycle" explains how people internalize roles in systems of oppression.
What is the Cycle of Socialization?
Social workers should challenge this form of oppression that values masculinity over femininity.
What is patriarchy or sexism?
This part of the cycle happens when individuals unconsciously begin to believe the oppressive messages they’ve received.
What is internalization?
Internalized messages about our identities often originate from these key institutions.
What are family, media, schools, and religion?
A workplace where promotions disproportionately go to one group exhibits this systemic issue.
What is systemic privilege or institutional bias?
According to Johnson and Sue, privilege and oppression operate at these three levels.
What are the micro, meso, and macro levels?
One way social workers can create inclusive spaces for LGBTQ+ clients (several options).
What is using affirming language, gender-inclusive forms, or visible support signs?
According to Harro, what emotion often motivates sustained change toward liberation?
What is love or hope?
When someone experiences both racial marginalization and gender discrimination, that reflects this concept.
What is multiple or intersecting oppressions?
A teacher assuming a bilingual student isn’t “college material” reflects oppression at what level?
What is the meso level?
Talking only about “diversity” can invisibilize this critical element.
What is inequality?
In social work, what is one ethical responsibility when working with clients with disabilities? (several options)
What is ensuring autonomy, informed consent, and accessibility of communication?
What should you do if you want to act but don’t know where to start, according to Harro’s advice?
What is start small, choose a doable risk, and take action?
When someone blames a racial group for societal problems, Kendi would say they are endorsing what type of idea?
What is a racist idea?
Kendi defines being antiracist as focusing on changing this, not groups of people.
What are policies and power?
Kendi argues there is no such thing as this in the struggle against racism.
What is neutrality?
“Colorblindness” can be harmful in social work practice because it ignores this.
What are racial disparities and lived experiences?