Interrupting oppressive language

Graffiti that says oppression can only survive through silence

This workshop guide is all about recognizing oppressive language and what activists can do to combat it. Practical, easy to understand and well explained retorts to oppressive language are used with a variety of racist, sexist, ableist, homophobic, transphobic, elitist, ageist, ablist comments. Based on role plays, the workshop guide covers:

The components of an effective interruption

Skills to cultivate

The importance of anti-oppression

Various examples

 

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