Guess the "I" of Oppression
Rooted in value systems that allow people to dehumanize, exploit, or harm other
individuals and groups.
Ideological Oppression
Examples of Deep Listening
- Listening attentively
- Being present, focusing on the moment
- Not letting ourselves get lost in our own
internal reactions
What week did we go over the LARA Method?
Week 4
What is UMass Amherst #1 in?
Dining
The way individuals absorb belief systems that then contribute to feelings of false supremacy or false deficiency within themselves in relation to others–especially those who are not part of the dominant social group.
Internalized Oppression
Examples of Respect
- To respect someone means to look again to see what we may have missed
- To honor boundaries – you don’t intrude and
at the same time you don’t withhold or
distance yourself
What does the "L" stand for in the LARA Method?
Listen with intention
What is the tallest library in the US?
W. E. B. Du Bois Library
The way internalized oppression is expressed between individuals or groups, both intentionally and accidentally.
Interpersonal Oppression
Examples of Identifying Assumptions/Biases
- Making assumptions/biases explicit
- Being aware of what we don’t notice or say
because of our assumptions
-“Peeling the onion” in order to access
different levels of understanding
What does the first "A" stand for in the LARA Method?
Affirm feelings or shared values
How many 22-story residential towers does UMass Amherst have?
The way oppression perpetuates socially through policies, laws, and social practices.
Institutional Oppression
Examples of Voicing
- Speaking your own voice
- Engaging in courageous speech
- Learning to discover what we think and feel
What does the "R" stand for in the LARA Method?
Respond to concerns or questions
What is the name of UMass Amhersts' school of business?
Isenberg
What week did we go over the 4 "I's" of Oppression?
Week 6
Examples of Suspension of Judgement
- Being aware of our own judgments
- Holding them softly so you can hear the other
person
- Developing the ability to notice and to
witness without evaluating what we see or
notice
What does the second "A" stand for in the LARA Method?
Ask questions & Add information
When was UMass Amherst founded?
1863