Internalized Oppression: The Psychology of Marginalized Groups

by E.J.R. David

Excellent Book

Genres: Nonfiction, Psychology, Race, Counselling, Social Justice, Research

Paperback

First published January 1, 2013

Reviews

[Paolo Arimado · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book personally had a deeply significant impact on me. As a gay Filipino I now have words and a frame work to navigate my personal internalised colonisation, heterosexism and racism. Thank you to all who contributed to this.

[Vivian · Rating 3 out of 5]

A worth-reading book that dissects internalized oppression for marginalized groups from various perspectives (indigenous peoples, racial minorities, women, LGBTQ+, and disability). I found the chapters on Asian American community and women especially relatable and thought-provoking, and gave me some comfort and clarity - in the past few years I had been quite frustrated when facing denial of racism from people of color as well as denial of misogyny from women. No doubt internalized racism/sexism is widespread and we suffer from it. But internalized oppression is not something you're born with - you learn it from the environment. Awareness is the first step to dismantle oppression.

I'm giving the book 3 stars because I found the writing very dry, but it doesn't negate its values. And I hope there will be more research on internalized oppression in the near future.

[Danielle Mebert · Rating 3 out of 5]

Interesting ideas, but pretty boring on the whole.

[Mills College Library]

305 I61217 2013