Phrases with «internalized oppression»

"Internalized oppression" refers to when a person from an oppressed group starts to believe and act according to the negative stereotypes and biases imposed on them by society. It means they adopt and internalize the prejudices that have been directed towards them, which can lead to self-doubt, low self-esteem, and limitations in their own potential. Full definition

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internalized oppression

Sentences with «internalized oppression»

Feminist icon Gloria Steinem, whom Sandberg thanks in the acknowledgements and cites as inspiration, praises «Lean In» on her Facebook page, saying that it «addresses internalized oppression, opposes external barriers that create it and urges women to support each other to fight both.» (canadianbusiness.com)
We tackled the issue of systemic oppression and how this manifests into internalized oppression that can then be transferred onto our students. (blackteacherproject.org)
Of particular interest is working toward wholeness with persons facing internalized oppression or complicated trauma. (boulderpsych.com)
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Phrases with «internalized oppression»

Sentences with «internalized oppression»

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